Your Values, Your Legacy: August is Make-A-Will Month

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Give the Gift That Persists

August is Make-A-Will Month — a reminder to reflect on the people, causes, and values you want to protect for the future.

Creating or updating your will is one of the most meaningful ways to care for your loved ones, honor your wishes, and make a lasting impact. And if you’re not ready to take that step yet, there are still other ways to make a difference here.

At ZERO, we believe a legacy is about more than what we leave behind. It’s about the lives we touch and the progress we make together. When you include ZERO in your estate plans, you help shape a future with stronger support for patients and families.

 

Why it matters

Prostate cancer affects millions of men and families across the country. Every diagnosis can bring uncertainty, difficult decisions, and emotional strain for patients, caregivers, and loved ones. ZERO is here in those moments with:

  • Education

  • Advocacy

  • Direct patient support

  • A community that reminds people they are not alone

A legacy gift can make a lasting difference

Estate planning is not only for the wealthy. A will is for anyone who wants to make thoughtful decisions about the future. No matter the size of your estate, a charitable gift can support a mission that matters deeply to you while still caring for the people you love.

 

A gift in your will can help:

  • Expand early detection efforts

  • Strengthen patient assistance programs

  • Advance advocacy initiatives

  • Provide critical resources for families facing prostate cancer

 

Ways to include ZERO in your plans

There are several flexible ways to make a legacy gift. You can choose to leave:

  • A specific dollar amount

  • A percentage of your estate

  • Remaining assets after other commitments are fulfilled

You can also name ZERO Prostate Cancer as a beneficiary of:

 

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 time to start.

By remembering ZERO in your estate plans, you can help build a future where prostate cancer is detected earlier, treated more effectively, and 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

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