Gifts to the Alberta Cancer Foundation priority needs allows us to invest in the next big idea, the latest technology, or next revolution in care. We recommend the following wording:

Residual gift:

I direct my Trustee to pay and transfer a ____ % share of the rest and residue of my estate to the Alberta Cancer Foundation (charitable registration # 11878 0477 RR0001).  This bequest is to be used to support an area of greatest need.

Specific gift:

I direct my trustee to pay the sum of $_________ dollars to the Alberta Cancer Foundation (charitable registration # 11878 0477 RR0001). This bequest is to be used to support an area of greatest need.

Yes. We know a key motivator for advancing treatment and care is rooted in a deep affiliation with experience at the local centre. The Alberta Cancer Foundation is honoured to be the funding partners of these world-class facilities and grateful to accept legacy gifts to advance their work. To designate your client’s gift to one of these centres, we recommend this wording:

Arthur J. E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary:

I direct my Trustee to pay (the sum of $______ /and transfer a _________ % share of the rest and residue of my estate) to the Alberta Cancer Foundation (charitable registration # 11878 0477 RR0001).  This bequest is to be used to support an area of greatest need at the Arthur J. E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary.

Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton:

I direct my Trustee to pay (the sum of $______ /and transfer a _________ % share of the rest and residue of my estate) to the Alberta Cancer Foundation (charitable registration # 11878 0477 RR0001).  This bequest is to be used to support an area of greatest need at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton.

Yes, donors may specify the use of their gift.  However, cancer research and care is fast-paced and ever evolving and we want to be sure their wishes are captured correctly to be put to be put to use. Please contact us to discuss specific details for your client.   

With designated gifts, we also recommend including a Power to Vary statement in the will to ensure that if the intended designation is not possible at the time the gift is received, we will still be able to make an impact in a way that closely aligns with the original intent. Our recommended Power to Vary statement is as follows: 

In the event that circumstances make the specified use of this gift no longer practical or desirable, the Board of Trustees of the Alberta Cancer Foundation are hereby authorized to make changes in its use in keeping as far as possible with the spirit and general intent of the gift. 

We are honoured and grateful your client has included a gift to the Alberta Cancer Foundation in their estate, and to you for seeing their final wishes through. Our contact information is as follows: 

Legal Name: Alberta Cancer Foundation

Charitable Registration Number: 11878 0477 RR0001

Mailing address:

Alberta Cancer Foundation, Provincial Office:
710-10123-99 street
Edmonton, AB  T5J 3H1

Email: legacygiving@albertacancer.ca

Phone: 1-866-412-4222

We are honoured to receive grants from Donor Advised Funds. Should your client be interested in learning more about the impact their gift will make, we welcome conversations and can offer more details. Our contact information is as follows: Please contact us:

Contact Name: Christy Soholt, Director, Legacy & Strategic Philanthropy

Mailing Address:

Alberta Cancer Foundation, Provincial Office

710-10123-99 street

Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3H1

Email: legacygiving@albertacancer.ca

Phone: 1-866-412-4222