WHAT IS AN ENDOWMENT FUND?

Think of an endowment fund as a “living fund.” A sum of money is donated to charity, with the principal remaining invested – a perpetual source of support. Only the income is used for charitable purposes.

Imagine fueling change that extends far beyond your lifetime. John Graham is a passionate advocate for people living with dementia. He and his sister, Jane, created the McMullan-Graham Research Fund. The fund is named to honour their mother, Shirley and her sisters, who all lived with dementia. These generous siblings established the fund and chose the Alzheimer Society as the beneficiary.

“The scarcity of funding for research drove us to create this endowment fund,” claims John, who is actively involved in raising more money for the fund. John and Jane hope to someday raise enough to fund entire dementia research projects.

John’s vision encompasses more than funding research; he wants to inspire others to see the lasting value in creating endowment funds of their own. By fueling a continuous cycle of giving and impact, every donation is a step towards a future where dementia no longer steals memories and lives.

Learn more about endowment funds at alzheimer.ca/LegacyGiving

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