This Leave a Legacy Month, Create a Legacy of Hope
For more than 50 years, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s work has been driven by the belief that no Canadian should have to live with the uncertainty and disruption caused by Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
What began in 1974 as a small group of determined parents seeking answers has grown into one of the world’s leading Crohn's and colitis charities, investing over $150 million to advance treatment options and bring us closer to cures.
Today, more than 322,000 Canadians live with Crohn's or colitis, and that number is expected to rise to 470,000 by 2035. The need for continued research, new and improved treatment options, and support programs has never been greater.
A Message from Co‑Founder Marilyn
“As a co-founder of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, I have seen firsthand the strength and resilience of those living with Crohn's and colitis, and the extraordinary impact our community can have when we come together.
By choosing to include Crohn’s and Colitis Canada in your will, you have a powerful opportunity to shape a future with better treatments, deeper understanding, and, ultimately, cures.
A legacy gift is a personal way to ensure that the progress we’ve fought for continues for generations to come—and it can also offer meaningful tax benefits to your estate, helping you maximize the impact of your generosity.
Your story, your strength, and your foresight can become part of a lasting legacy that brings hope to everyone affected by Crohn’s or colitis.”
— Marilyn Finklestein, Co‑Founder, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
Why You Should Leave a Legacy Gift
Fuel Breakthrough Research
Legacy gifts help accelerate world-renowned Canadian research that lead to new and improved treatment options and offer real hope for cures.
Support Life-Changing Programs
Your generosity sustains essential programs, from peer counselling to trusted education resources, that reduce isolation and improve quality of life for people living with these diseases.
Ensure a Future Free of Crohn’s and Colitis
A legacy gift is a gift‑of‑a‑lifetime. It ensures the critical work you care about continues long into the future, helping protect the people you love.
Maximize Your Impact with Tax‑Smart Giving
Legacy giving can offer significant tax advantages for your estate. Different giving options can reduce taxes while amplifying your impact.
Ways to Leave Your Legacy
Every gift, no matter the size, helps us build a future where no one has to face the uncertainty of Crohn's and colitis alone.
Our Legacy Giving Guide details all the ways you can support Crohn’s and Colitis Canada through a legacy gift.
Access the Legacy Giving Guide
Become a Legacy Donor
We would be honoured to help you explore your options and understand the impact your gift can make.
For more information on legacy giving, please contact:
Erika Viray
Specialist, Stewardship & Legacy Giving
Email: eviray...crohnsandcolitis...ca
Phone: 647-464-389