September was Wills month in New Zealand, an annual spot on the calendar for people to think about the legacy they want to leave. After providing for loved ones, many decide to leave a gift in their Will to a charity close to their heart.
Pamela chose to include a gift in her Will to the Plunket Foundation because of her long association with Plunket playgroups and a passion for looking after children.
As a nanny, Pamela regularly visited her local Plunket playgroup and saw the benefits for tamariki and whānau. Once retired, she became a regular volunteer at Plunket playgroups, giving parents the chance to connect with each other and create happy memories for their children.
‟I’d sit with the children so the mums could sit and talk. Mums get very isolated with a small child, so I’d keep an eye on the children for them. One lady at the playgroup told me, ‘My boy really loves you. He talks about you all the time'."
Having seen the benefits of Plunket playgroups and knowing how heavily they relied on donations, Pamela decided to donate to Plunket on a monthly basis.
“You can’t make a better investment than in children,” says Pamela, “because they’re the future. If you bring them up right, they’ll have a good life. You’ve got to make happy memories for them. If you don’t have good memories, you’ve got nothing to build on.”
In thinking about the future, Pamela made the thoughtful decision to care for the next generation by including a gift in her Will to the Plunket Foundation. Not having any children herself, she’s thrilled to help Plunket give children in New Zealand the best start in life in the years to come with this gift.
If you’d like to receive information about leaving a gift in your Will, please email Philanthropy Manager, Loren O’Sullivan: legacy@plunket.org.nz or call 027 4059 442 for a confidential chat.