Lindisfarne Productions was asked to create a legacy giving video for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. The purpose of this video is to help highlight the need and the ease of legacy giving to help fund innovation in cancer research, treatment, and patient care.
May Pringle – Legacy Giving Donor
May Pringle knows first hand the devastating effects of cancer. In 1987 May was diagnosed with uterine cancer. Luckily, she had access to the oncology team at the Tom Baker Cancer centre. May was provided immediate and effective treatment and her cancer went into remission. Decades later, cancer would reappear in May’s life when her husband Bill was diagnosed with prostate cancer. At the same time, May herself was diagnosed with melanoma. Once again, the doctors at the Tom Baker were able to easily and successfully treat both May and Bill, allowing them to return to enjoying their retirement.
Five years ago, Bill was once again diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately, this time limited treatment options were available for Bill. Bill passed away in 2015.
Because of their many experiences with cancer, May and Bill were well aware of the importance of the Alberta Cancer Foundation. With this in mind, they saw the need for continued funding for research to improve diagnosis and treatment for patients. Since Bill’s passing, May remains committed to yearly donations to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and has also named the Foundation in her will.
Dr. Michael Smylie, an Oncologist from the Cross Cancer Institute explained the importance of legacy giving. Legacy gifts help fund research into new treatments and drug trials. Ultimately providing new options and hope for the many patients who are faced with a cancer diagnosis every year.
In the end, our team learned a lot in speaking with May and Dr. Smylie about legacy planning. Clearly the impact Legacy gifts make on cancer research, treatment, and care for Cancer patients in Alberta is priceless.