Your legacy: together we can beat the Beast

Imagine the impact a gift in your Will can have on the future of MND. We’re committed to our battle against the Beast. By including FightMND in your Will, you show the same unbreakable determination.  

A gift in your Will is a lasting legacy. By funding vital research that can help treat, or cure, MND, your gift brings hope for a future free of MND.  

How you can make a difference

At FightMND we understand that research is our best weapon against the Beast that is MND.  

Since our establishment in 2014, FightMND has grown to be one of the world’s largest independent funders of MND research. By funding clinical trials, drug development projects, innovative research and the infrastructure that underpins it, we are helping accelerate progress towards a cure.  

The generosity of our supporters has helped build a solid research foundation. But research into MND is expensive and takes time. We have come so far, but we still have a long way to go. To use the Mount Everest analogy, we’re now at basecamp and your gift will help FightMND get to the summit and beyond.

Why include a gift to FightMND in your Will?

Types of gifts in your Will

By including FightMND in your Will, you’re enlisting in the fight for generations to come. You’re giving hope to thousands of people living with MND and their families. Hope that one day there will be effective treatments and cure for MND. 

There are different ways you can leave a gift in your Will.  

  • A residual gift. After making provisions for your family and loved ones, you can choose to leave all, or part, of the remainder of your estate to FightMND. Many people prefer to give a residuary gift because it keeps in line with inflation, so their wishes are honoured, and their gift does not lose value overtime.  
  • Whole or percentage of your estate. You can choose to leave the entire orf any part of your estate to FightMND.  
  • A specified amount. You can leave a specific sum of money.  
  • A specific item. You can leave specific items of value, such as shares or real estate. 

At FightMND we understand that a gift in your Will is a very personal decision. To help, we’ve developed a guide to provide you with the information you need. The guide includes practical information on how to make or update your Will and the experiences of others who have included a gift in their Will to FightMND.  

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I leave a gift in my Will? 

Including a gift in your Will to FightMND can be done in four steps: 

  1. Decide to include a gift in your Will and speak to your family and loved ones 
  2. Decide on the type of gifts you want to include in your Will 
  3. Get legal advice in the development of your Will. You may wish to use our recommended Will wording. 
  4. You can also use an online Will platform such as one we partner with – Safewill.  
  5. Please let us know your intentions so we can thank you for joining the Fight against MND.  
What is the difference between a bequest and a gift in Will? 

A bequest is another term for a gift in Will. The two terms are often used interchangeably in Australia. 

Why is having a Will important? 

If you pass away without a Will (‘dying intestate’), state laws will determine the distribution of your assets. This can result in your loved ones and causes you care about being left out entirely. 

An up-to-date Will is the only way to make sure that your wishes are carried out in accordance with your wishes. 

How will my gift be used to make an impact? 

We work carefully to invest your generous gift into the most promising projects across the globe. Your legacy will help us to fund world-class research, collaborate with the best and brightest, build the MND workforce capacity, facilitate knowledge-sharing and invest in research infrastructure. This is critical to beating the Beast and improving the lives of people living with MND. 

Do I need to tell FightMND about my gift? 

We will always respect your wishes, and you can remain anonymous if you prefer. However, if you let us know you have left a gift in your Will to FightMND, there are opportunities available to you. 

These includes grant naming rights, event attendance, private tours, appearance in the FightMND annual report and honour rolls, to name a few. Your information will be confidential, and we will always respect your privacy. 

Get in touch

If you have any questions about including a  gift in your Will to FightMND, or would like to talk to someone about it, you can contact our Gift in Wills Coordinator, Eloise Shepherd on (03) 7052 7004, email [email protected] or complete the form below.