Let Your Love Live On…

Leaving a gift in your Will: Your Legacy

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:5

Imagine the joy of being able to see again after years of blindness. Or seeing your child walk without pain for the first time, thanks to clubfoot surgery. By leaving a gift in your Will, you can change lives forever and continue impacting generations to come.

Your legacy gift could be used to train eye surgeons to perform Cataract surgery, prevent and treat Neglected Tropical diseases such as River Blindness, heal women from Obstetric Fistula or fund operations for children who have had their twisted feet straightened… You’ll be a key part in thousands of God’s miracles each year. Thank you for considering a gift in your Will.

Click here to download the cbm ‘Your Legacy’ Pack.

Leaving a legacy of love and hope to transform the lives of people with disabilities for generations to come.

An increasing number of supporters have made the decision to leave a gift in their Will to cbm. Would you prayerfully consider joining them?

A Gift in your Will can change lives forever, and continue making a difference for future generations. A gift in your Will allows cbm to make long-term plans and invest in programmes that will continue to impact children and adults with disabilities in the world’s poorest places.  

Three of our generous donors have already included cbm in their Will  – you  can read their testimonies here:

 “Just the thought of continuing to bless others in need, and especially people suffering with the stigma of poverty as well as disability, by way of leaving a bequest to cbm in our Will after we’ve gone, fills my husband Stuart and I, with great joy. The use of cbm’s daily prayer diary provides a deeper understanding of the day to day needs and introduces some of the dedicated people involved with cbm, who are committed to being God’s “hands and feet”. It is a great comfort to know that hand in hand with our prayers, the gift in our Will to cbm will assist in supporting and indeed transforming the lives of adults and children with disabilities, living in the world’s poorest places.” – Mary and Stuart, supporters since 2009, bequestors since 2023

“Living in such a privileged country, it’s almost impossible to imagine how hard it must be for those who don’t have access to decent health and disability services. Not only does cbm provide these services to the most desperately needy, but they are also one of the best examples of demonstrating Christ’s love to those who are disadvantaged and marginalised. For me it is absolutely crucial to support this work and I have also chosen to leave a gift in my will to cbm so it may continue blessing others well into the future.” – Trish, supporter since 2008, bequestor since 2023

“I have included a bequest for cbm in my Will because of their invaluable work restoring sight for so many people without access to that care. The generosity of those who restore sight needs my commitment, too.” – Jim, supporter since 1993, bequestor since 2023

 After your loved ones have been taken care of, would you consider joining Mary, Trish and James and leave a gift in your Will for children and adults with disabilities in the world’s poorest places?

If you would like to, we would love to honour your decision and include you in our John 1:5 Society. This name comes from a bible verse which reminds us that Jesus came to be the eternal light, and we are also called to be the light of our broken world. As a valued member, you will:   

• Have the knowledge that you are leaving a precious Legacy to the causes most dear to you. Your gift has the power to bring love, hope and healing to future generations.
• Receive a silver cross, which you can wear on the lapel of your jacket, or hold as a keepsake, to remind you of your wonderful generosity towards people most in need.
• Be invited to any events, either in person or online, to hear from cbm’s leadership, partner organisations, and frontline field workers.
  
  

Make Your Will Today

If you do not have a Will, or you would like to update your Will, cbm has recently partnered with Safewill, a leading online Will-writing platform. This platform provides you, our valued supporter, with a trustworthy, practical option for writing a secure and valid Will.

Writing your online Will through the Safewill platform is a straightforward and secure option. It can be completed in as little as 20 minutes and you will find valuable support at every stage of the process. If you need to ask questions at any point, there is a live chat on the Safewill website that you can contact for assistance. There is a direct line you can call (+611800103310) however please note this is an overseas number. If you need to speak to someone, we advise that you ask the Safewill staff to kindly call you back as you are calling from NZ. You can call between 10am-10pm Monday to Friday, and between 11am-7pm on Saturday and Sunday (NZ time).

Click here to create your Will today with Safewill and cbm and save 50% (normally $160).

When creating your Will with Safewill, after you have provided for your loved ones, there will be a no-obligation opportunity to also include a precious gift to cbm.  By leaving even a small percentage of your estate to cbm, no matter what the size, you will have made an invaluable contribution towards transforming the lives of children and adults with a disability around the world.

If you would like further information about creating an online Will or even just a friendly general discussion about supporting cbm through your Will, you can reach Mirella Soratroi, our Bequests Officer, either on 0211409325 or email msoratroi@cbmnz.org.nz

Remember them… and they will remember you forever.