SICKKIDS VS PODCAST
Most big breakthroughs start with a simple question. In the new season of SickKids VS, we take you behind the scenes of remarkable stories wherein each episode researchers ask questions like: Can we heal the brain? How should we talk to kids about dying? And what can doctors do when a child’s disease remains unknown—for years? Join us on the frontl...
Why is SickKids calling me?
There are many reasons why SickKids would be calling. If you’ve made a donation, you could be receiving a thank you or welcome call. We have other fundraising initiatives such as matching gift campaigns, monthly giving, legacy giving, gifts of security that our donors might be interested in.
Is there a minimum amount needed to put SickKids in my will?
No. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and we’re grateful for every dollar. Even 1% of your estate can make a huge difference in improving the lives of sick children and their families.
How does a gift in my will help SickKids?
SickKids treats everything from broken arms and appendicitis to rare brain cancers and congenital heart defects. Every year, some 100,000 patients come to us from across the province, country and even the world for specialized care, while our scientists are making important medical discoveries every day. Our research breakthroughs also have implications in the adult world including expanding knowledge on diseases such as dementia and brain tumours.
For all our triumphs—clinical and research—legacy gifts have been instrumental, helping create our storied Research Institute, where scientists discovered the cystic fibrosis gene, and continue to crack the code of childhood cancers and heart disease. Legacy gifts have enabled SickKids to become a world-class leader for intensive care, organ transplants, and complex heart surgeries. It’s because of our donors that we’ve grown from a community hospital to a global leader in child health.
Breakthrough Newsletter
Inspirational stories and discoveries relevant to SickKids donors.
Can I only make a cash donation?
No. In addition to cash, online, or by check and appreciated stocks or real property, U.S. donors may also make planned gifts via Friends of The Hospital for Sick Children. For Bequests and Trusts, Friends must be the designated charitable beneficiary in order for the charitable remainder trust to qualify for U.S. estate tax and income tax deductions.
Can I only make a cash donation?
No. In addition to cash, online, or by check and appreciated stocks or real property, U.S. donors may also make planned gifts via Friends of The Hospital for Sick Children. For Bequests and Trusts, Friends must be the designated charitable beneficiary in order for the charitable remainder trust to qualify for U.S. estate tax and income tax deductions.
When will I receive my tax receipt for my monthly gifts?
Monthly Donor tax receipts will be sent via email or mail (depending on the donor’s preferences) by the end of February. Please note there are two tax receipts for 2025; one for January-February and one for March-December. This is due to the Government of Canada’s extension of the deadline for charitable donations in 2024.
