YOUR LEGACY University Hospitals Kingston Foundation
October 2016
In This Issue… DID YOU KNOW Anyone can leave a legacy gift, regardless of size, p 2
PLANNED GIFTS How giving from the heart makes a difference in Kingston, p 2
FROM ZOË’S FILES Learning about the new CSAH from Dr. John Puxty, p3
Iva Speers’ name lives on through education bursaries at Providence Manor.
Iva Speers’ legacy shines brightly at Providence Manor It was nearly ten years ago that long-time hospital supporter Iva Speers passed away, but she continues to make a difference every day in the lives of many area residents.
tance to pursue education and training. Well over $127,000 has been awarded through the bursaries, helping staff deliver innovative care to residents of this special home.
Mrs. Speers left a special gift in her Will to create staff education bursaries at Providence Manor, the long-term care home operated by Providence Care. Since the first bursary was presented in 2008, more than 100 staff members have received assis-
In fact, Mrs. Speers’ estate provided the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation with an endowment fund that enables four bursaries for staff education. These bursaries are named after Mrs. Speers and her siblings – all of whom Cont’d on Page 4 YOUR LEGACY
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When it comes to planned giving, you have many options. We all have a strong human desire to be remembered for the difference we make in the lives of others. Supporters of the care teams in our hospitals in Kingston already know how good it feels to help. Equipment is purchased to care for patients, health care professionals receive education and professional development support, and research is conducted into better ways to diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses. Charity, though, is not limited to your lifetime. You can ensure that your giving continues to help others long after you are gone. If you are planning to make a deferred gift in support of our hospitals, we would like to be able to express our gratitude to you today. Anyone who is ‘wealthy in spirit’ can arrange to leave a charitable gift from their estate, regardless of its size. There are many ways to leave a legacy gift, but the most common is a charitable bequest through your Will. Some people are reluctant to notify us of a planned gift 2
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because they are unsure as to what the final amount of that gift will be. We would like you to know that those details don’t matter! What does is that we’re able to thank you for your thoughtfulness by placing a leaf on our Evergreen Tree. This special tree is a place where those who have made a gift in their Will can be honoured while they are still living. As with all of UHKF’s recognition programs, donors have a choice as to whether they wish to be recognized publicly. Whatever you decide to give, and however you decide to structure the gift, the most important thing is to feel good about doing it. For more information on the options that would best suit your personal situation, contact your professional advisor, or contact UHKF’s Associate Director, Planned Giving Zoë MacKenzie at (613) 549 -6666 ext. 4953. If you have questions about our Evergreen Tree, contact Marie Mackenzie, Senior Development Officer, at 613-549-5452 ext. 5914.
Learn more about what may be Kingston’s best kept secret... By Zoë MacKenzie, CPCA
One of our UHKF donors inspired me to seek more information about care of the elderly in our community. My quest led me to some exciting and innovative work that is taking shape right now! I discovered a new program called Centre for Studies on Aging and Health at Providence Care (CSAH). It is led by senior researchers right here in Kingston who work in collaboration with their peers from across Canada. CSAH links with organizations making a difference in the future of our aging population. I spoke with Dr. John Puxty, who is a Gerontologist and CSAH Director, at Providence Care’s St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital site and Queen’s University. His primary interest is in promot-
ing healthy aging and effective care for seniors through his research on aging, chronic disease, knowledge mobilization and information technology. Dr. Puxty and other influential specialists have been the visionaries for the work they are doing both in research and knowledge sharing. What Dr. Puxty shared with me is their strategic vision which is in the midst of transformation and it has me extremely excited about what our future looks like for Kingston area’s aging population. For more information go online to www.sagelink.ca CSAH Strategic Priorities (2016-2018) • To continue existing funded activities related to age-friendly communities, advance care planning and integrated falls prevention strategies. • To support and sustain age-friendly communities: Promoting the health and wellness of Ontarians.
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• To build capacity for care of seniors through an integrated online knowledge mobilization strategy.
Zoë MacKenzie, CPCA Associate Director, Planned Giving
new funding opportunities through UHKF and other foundations. • To promote, market and disseminate resources to multiple audiences (volunteers, front-line staff and health professionals) with undergraduate entry to practice and continuing education activities. • To actively engage leadership, managers, educators and clinicians at Providence Care as knowledge users and collaborators . • To explore opportunities for expanded mandate and supports for aging research at Providence Care and Queen’s University (2016-18). • To continue to expand provincial and national networking and active collaborations. I was so fortunate to discover Kingston’s best kept secret… a secret no more!
• To actively seek to create YOUR LEGACY
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Staff at Providence Manor, including some of these staff members from a 2012 celebration, benefit from Iva Speers’ generous legacy. Cont’d from Page 1,
spent their final years at the 243-bed home. The awards are the Zelma Silver Bursary, The Sherwin Lunn Bursary, The Mancel Lunn Bursary and The Iva Speers Bursary. It was Mrs. Speers’ desire that employees of Providence Manor have every opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in order to preserve and enhance the quality of life for residents and clients of Providence Manor. While UHKF holds the principle amount of the bequest in the Iva Speers Endowment, the earnings are used to fund the bursaries annually. These bursaries have sup-
ported many staff members over the years. One example is a $450 award to cover registration for a spiritual health practitioner to attend a national conference of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care. The applicant was hopeful the speakers would help grow her expertise in clinical counselling as she is one of the first people that new residents to Providence Manor encounter and she wants to provide them with the best care possible. Another is a $1,500 award for a personal support worker who is upgrading her skills to become a registered practical nurse. While she studies,
she knows she will develop a more thorough understanding of the multi-level care needed by residents. Born Iva Marion Lunn, Iva Speers was a loyal donor to the Kingston hospitals during her lifetime. She made small donations to Providence Care and Kingston General Hospital since 1986. She was a graduate of Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College. She is buried in Cataraqui Cemetery alongside her late husband, Dr. Elmore (Al) Clarence Speers, “one of Canada’s most promising geological scientists,” according to Queen’s University.
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