If you haven’t already, this is the perfect time to take the important step of creating your will. While it’s not something anyone likes to think about, making a will doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. This simple act can have a profound impact on your future, the well-being of your loved ones and the organizations that matter most to you!
By including a gift to Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana in your will, you become a member of our Thumbprint Legacy Society. Thumbprints are at the very heart of Gilda’s Club as we leave indelible impressions on each other by participating in our community. Every member, participant, volunteer and donor share a unique part of themselves with one another and with the future participants, volunteers and donors.
No two thumbprints are alike; the unique impression we leave on the lives of those we love lives on long after us.
Creating your legacy by making a gift to our Thumbprint Legacy Society ensures that no one faces cancer alone.
Below are several quick, legal and reliable ways to complete your will without an attorney. You may also reach out by emailing gckdevelopment@gck.org.
- Online Will-Making Services: Websites like LegalZoom, Willmaker, and Trust & Will offer user-friendly tools to create a will tailored to your needs with step-by-step guidance to ensure your will meets legal requirements.
- DIY Will Templates: Platforms like Nolo and Rocket Lawyer offer downloadable will templates. These templates are designed to be filled out with your personal information and instructions and they often come with helpful information to ensure your will is legally sound.
- State-Specific Forms: Some states offer free will forms on their official websites. These forms are customized to meet state laws and can be a simple way to ensure your will is legally valid.
By joining the Thumbprint Legacy Society, you will join the ranks of people like Paula Barmore and Anoosh Shariat. Paula and Anoosh are true ambassadors for Gilda’s Club, supporting our mission in myriad ways.
Paula received the Gilda’s Girl Scout award due to her willingness to help in any way possible, and to come through when we need it most. She is a tireless volunteer, often serving as a Meal Host. A realtor, Paula and her partner donate to Gilda’s Club each time they sell a home. We are humbled by her example and know you will be moved by her story.
Paula’s Story
Gilda’s Club has been a lifeline for me during one of the most challenging periods of my life. When my husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colorectal cancer over six years ago, our world turned upside down.
Paula Barmore and Anoosh Shariat
Cancer is something many of us are familiar with, but it’s entirely different when it becomes a personal battle, especially when it’s your loved one. The journey we’ve been on has been incredibly tough, but the support we received from Gilda’s Club, particularly the caregiver group, has made all the difference.
The caregiver group at Gilda’s Club has provided me with a level of understanding and compassion I couldn’t have found anywhere else. There is a unique bond that forms with others who are walking the same path, and the extraordinary team at Gilda’s has been there every step of the way with love, knowledge, and unwavering support. I can’t put into words how much this has meant to me, but it’s something I am beyond grateful for.
To ensure that other families can continue to receive this vital support, my husband and I have decided to include Gilda’s Club in our estate plan. We believe that the services Gilda’s provides should be available to everyone who needs them, at no cost. By making this bequest, we hope to contribute to the long-term sustainability of the organization, allowing them to continue their incredible work for years to come.
Although we hope for a future where no one has to face cancer, we take comfort in knowing that, through our gift, others will continue to receive the care and support they need from such a wonderful organization.
If you would like information about becoming a member of our Thumbprint Legacy Society, email Tonya Cook or call 502.371.3052.