As the rush of the holiday season settles and the New Year begins, many of us take a quiet moment to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. It’s a time for setting goals, embracing fresh starts, and considering the legacy we wish to leave behind.
Writing a Will provides peace of mind, knowing that your wishes will be honoured. It is also an opportunity to make a lasting impact through a bequest. Leaving a gift in your Will to the WCH Foundation is a powerful way to ensure that future generations of South Australian women, children, and families continue to receive the best possible health care and support.
For some of our supporters, this decision comes from a lifetime of connection to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Doris Henderson (née Findlay) is one such supporter whose journey with the hospital began more than five decades ago as a nurse trainee.
“It was very rewarding, and I felt very privileged to be there,” Doris explains.
“My time as a nurse at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital has ingrained it in my heart as a place I want to support.”
Today, Doris continues that support not on the wards, but as a dedicated member of the WCH Foundation Golden Hearts Bequest Society. Having witnessed the hospital’s evolution and the vital work of the WCH Foundation firsthand, she is passionate about contributing to programs that enhance patient care.
She holds a special interest in the Arts in Health program, particularly the Animal Assisted Therapy program, which brings pets onto the wards to comfort patients and encourage movement. Her support also extends to the WCH Foundation Beach House at Victor Harbor, a holiday home designed for families with children requiring complex care.
“Having seen evidence of the amazing work of the Foundation, I am very happy to assist this group of dedicated workers,” Doris says.
By leaving a bequest, Doris ensures that the care and compassion she embodied as a nurse will continue to support families long into the future.
If you would like to learn more about leaving a bequest to the WCH Foundation, please visit our Gift in Wills page here or contact us.
