Make-A-Will Month: Leave a Lasting Legacy for Prostate Cancer

Give the gift that persists

August is Make-A-Will Month. This time of year is a meaningful reminder to reflect on the people, causes, and values we want to protect for the future. Creating or updating your will is one of the most important steps you can take to care for your loved ones, ensure your wishes are honored, and leave a lasting impact on the world around you. If you are not ready for that next step and still want to make an impact, you can find out other ways here.

At ZERO, we believe that a legacy is more than what we leave behind. It’s the lives we touch, the dreams we make possible, and the impact that persists for generations. When including ZERO in your estate plans, you become part of a visionary group of individuals helping shape a future with zero deaths from prostate cancer and comprehensive support for patients and families.

Prostate cancer affects millions of men and families across the country. Every diagnosis brings uncertainty, questions, and emotional weight—not only for the patient, but for spouses, children, caregivers, and loved ones. ZERO is here to meet those moments with education, advocacy, direct patient support, and a community that reminds people they are not alone

Many people assume estate planning is only for the wealthy, but that is not true. A will is for anyone who wants to make thoughtful decisions about their future. Whether your estate is large or modest, including a charitable gift allows you to support a mission that matters deeply to you while still taking care of the people you love.

A gift in your will can help ensure this work continues for generations to come. Your legacy can help fund lifesaving early detection efforts, expand patient assistance programs, strengthen advocacy initiatives, and provide critical resources to families navigating prostate cancer. It is a powerful way to transform your values into action long into the future.

There are several ways to make a legacy gift. You may choose to leave a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a gift of remaining assets after other commitments are fulfilled. You can also name ZERO Prostate Cancer as a beneficiary of certain accounts, such as retirement plans, life insurance policies, or donor-advised funds. These options can be flexible and can often be updated if your circumstances change.

Make a Will Month is the perfect time to begin the conversation. If you already have a will, consider reviewing it to make sure it still reflects your wishes. If you have not created one yet, now is a meaningful opportunity to take that first step. You can also make a donation here.

By remembering ZERO in your estate plans, you are helping build a future where prostate cancer is detected earlier, treated more effectively, and ultimately no longer takes the lives of those we love.

Your legacy can be one of progress and lasting change.

To learn more about including ZERO Prostate Cancer in your will or estate plans, please visit: https://zerocancer.org/estate-planning.

Rick Bell
Chief Development Officer
ZERO Prostate Cancer