Individual Giving

Thank you for supporting the Janeway Children’s Health & Rehabilitation Centre, Newfoundland and Labrador’s only dedicated pediatric hospital.

Your gifts ensure the Janeway’s team of highly skilled medical professionals have the tools necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of our children – using the latest in modern medical equipment and the foremost advancements in pediatric research.

Through donations to the Telethon; Radiothon; Christmas Appeal; Community Fundraising Events and numerous projects and initiatives, your support continues to meet the needs of the Janeway, providing the children of Newfoundland and Labrador with what they deserve - excellence in heath care.

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In Honor Gifts

Gifts in Honor are donations made for an individual, family, group, etc to mark and celebrate a special occasion. 

Whether it is a birthday, anniversary, retirement, wedding, birth of a child, or to say thank you, Gifts in Honor, not only celebrate special occasions, they also help in the health care of our province’s children.

A personalized card will be sent to the honoree acknowledging that a gift has been made to the Janeway in their honor. Your donation amount is kept strictly confidential.  To make a Gift in Honor please go to the Donate Now button at the top of this page and click "Gift in Honor".

For additional information or to make a Gift in Honor please contact the Janeway Foundation Office at 709-777-4640 or janewayfoundation@easternhealth.ca

If you wish to have this special occasion acknowledged on the Janeway Foundation website please indicate this when making your Gift in Honor. View the In Honor - November - December 2011

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In Memoriam Gifts

Remember a loved one or special friend by making a gift to the Janeway in their memory. Your Gift in Memory will assist in the care of Newfoundland and Labrador’s sick and injured children.

An acknowledgement letter will be sent to the bereaved family advising them of your thoughtful gift.  To make a Gift in Memory please go to the Donate Now button at the top of this page and click "Gift in Memory".

As well, once gifts in memory of a loved one or special friend reach $500 their name will be added to the Lasting Memories Wall, located to the left of the Main Entrance of the Janeway Hospital. 

View Lasting Memories Wall

Family members will receive an invitation to the Celebration of Life Ceremony, an event hosted by the Janeway Foundation, where families and friends gather to celebrate and remember loved ones who are no longer with us.

Gifts in Memory can also be designated to a particular hospital unit or department within the Janeway as determined by the wishes of the bereaved family.

For additional information or to make a Gift in Memory please contact the Janeway Foundation Office at 709-777-4640 or janewayfoundation@easternhealth.ca

The names of those remembered through Gifts in Memory will be published monthly on the Janeway Foundation website. View In Memory - January/February 2012

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Monthly Giving

Make a significant annual contribution to the Janeway with a monthly gift that will fit your individual budget.  For $15 per month, less than a cup of coffee a day, you will help provide continuous care to our province’s sick and injured children.

Monthly gifts are a convenient way to give as the funds are withdrawn automatically from your credit card or bank account, at the same time each month.  You will receive a tax receipt at the end of the year for the total amount of your gifts.

For additional information or to make a Monthly Gift please contact the Janeway Foundation Office at 709-777-4640 or janewayfoundation@easternhealth.ca

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Wedding and Birthday Program

There are so many ways that you can donate to the Janeway and aid in the health care of our province’s children.  One way that is becoming very popular is making a gift in lieu of traditional wedding favors, or instead of tapping your glass for the bride and groom to kiss, you make a donation.

The staff of the Janeway Foundation can create and provide lovely table cards to use during your wedding ceremony advising your guests of your special wishes.

Gifts may also be made by guests to honor a couple’s wedding.

For additional information on gift giving ideas please contact the Janeway Foundation at 709-777-4640 or janewayfoundation@easternhealth.ca

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Planned Giving can change lives for generations to come – ensuring that our Newfoundland and Labrador children have every health care advantage possible, offering them the best chances for a healthy future.

Through your planned gift, you decide in advance what happens to your estate, giving to charities and causes that are important to you.

Please see below the many ways in which you can make a Planned Gift. 

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Bequests

Make a Gift through your Will

A bequest, a donation made through a legal valid Will, is the most common type of planned gift and can also allow you to gain long-term tax savings.

You can plan today to leave a pre-determined gift of funds, property or a portion of your estate to help benefit the health care of our sick and injured children after your passing.

The three most common types of bequests are:

Specific Bequest - the Janeway Foundation would receive a specific dollar amount or stated fraction of your estate or a specified gift in kind, such as art, collections, etc.

Residual Bequest - the Janeway Foundation would receive a percentage of the remainder of your estate after other specific bequests have been fulfilled.

Contingent Bequest - the Janeway Foundation would receive a stated share of your estate, but only in the event of the prior death of other named beneficiaries.

If you are considering a bequest to the Janeway Foundation, we encourage you to explore the various donation options with your financial and legal advisors, ensuring that your future gift is as tax effective as possible and takes your family needs into consideration.

To make or discuss a Bequest Gift please contact Lynn Sparkes, Executive Director, Janeway Foundation at 709-777-4640 or lynn.sparkes@easternhealth.ca.

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Life Insurance

Make a wonderful gift of a Life Insurance Policy

Life insurance policies are creative ways to donate, assisting the Janeway to build on its long term financial strength without diminishing your own. Here are ways in which you can make a significant gift using life insurance:

  • Donate a fully paid policy that you no longer need.  Make the Janeway Foundation the owner and beneficiary of this policy.  You, in turn, will receive an immediate tax receipt for the “cash surrender” value of the policy.
  • Donate an existing policy that you are currently paying premiums on.  Transfer the ownership of this policy to the Janeway Foundation.  You will receive tax receipts for all future premiums that you pay.
  • Purchase a new policy naming the Janeway Foundation as owner and beneficiary.  You will receive tax receipts on all future premiums that you pay.
  • Retain ownership of your policy and name the Janeway Foundation as the direct beneficiary.  At the time of your passing your estate will receive a tax receipt for the value of the policy.

If you are considering a gift of Life Insurance to the Janeway Foundation, we encourage you to explore the various donation options with your financial and legal advisors, ensuring that your future gift is as tax effective as possible and takes your family needs into consideration.

To make or discuss a gift of this type please contact Lynn Sparkes, Executive Director, Janeway Foundation at 709-777-4640 or lynn.sparkes@easternhealth.ca.

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Make a gift of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, flow-through shares or stock options

The tax incentives offered for gifts of publicly listed securities makes this one of the most cost-effective ways to donate to the Janeway.

When you sell an appreciated stock, mutual fund, or flow-through shares, you are required to pay tax on 50% of the capital gain.  However, if you donate these stocks to the Janeway Foundation you do not pay capital gains tax. 

If you are considering a gift of Appreciated Securities to the Janeway Foundation, we encourage you to explore the various donation options with your financial and legal advisors, ensuring that your future gift is as tax effective as possible and takes your family needs into consideration.

To make or discuss a gift of this type please contact Lynn Sparkes, Executive Director, Janeway Foundation at 709-777-4640 or lynn.sparkes@easternhealth.ca.

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RRSP-RRIF Funds

Make the Janeway Foundation a beneficiary of your RRSP/RRIP

Retirement funds are one of the most highly taxed assets you own.  However when the Janeway Foundation is designated as a direct beneficiary of your RRSP (registered retirement savings plan) or RRIP (registered retirement income fund) these taxes are offset at the time of your passing.  Your gift will then be treated as a charitable donation with tax receipts issued for the full amount transferred to your charity of choice.

To make a gift to the Janeway speak with your financial institution to add the Janeway Foundation as a beneficiary.

If you are considering a gift of RRSP/RRIP Funds to the Janeway Foundation, we encourage you to explore the various donation options with your financial and legal advisors, ensuring that your future gift is as tax effective as possible and takes your family needs into consideration.

To make or discuss a gift of this type please contact Lynn Sparkes, Executive Director, Janeway Foundation at 709-777-4640 or lynn.sparkes@easternhealth.ca.

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Charitable Gift Annuities

Make a gift to the Janeway today, while assuring your fixed income for life.

If you are 65 years or older and wish to build a legacy for the Janeway, but still need the income from your assets,  you can incorporate a charitable gift annuity as part of your estate planning. A charitable gift annuity will allow you to give a gift, save tax and increase your income.

"A Charitable Gift Annuity is a wonderful planned giving tool, that not only creates a legacy for a charity, but that also provides you with a guaranteed income for life! You will:

  • Receive a blend of capital and interest so a high return is achieved
  • Receive a large part of your payments tax-free
  • Designate the Janeway Foundation to receive your gift
  • Know that your capital is invested ethically and responsibly"

If you are considering a gift of Charitable Annuities to the Janeway Foundation, we encourage you to explore the various donation options with your financial and legal advisors, ensuring that your future gift is as tax effective as possible and takes your family needs into consideration.

To make or discuss a gift of this type please contact Lynn Sparkes, Executive Director, Janeway Foundation at 709-777-4640 or lynn.sparkes@easternhealth.ca.

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Property

Make a gift of Real Estate or Property

Gifts of property can be an attractive way to make a commitment to the Janeway. Whether it is real estate, jewellery, collections or art, your gift will assist the health care of our province’s children, while offering you important tax and income benefits.

Before making a gift of property, professional appraisals must be completed by qualified third-party appraisers, determining fair market value of your designated gift. Then, once the property is legally transferred to the Janeway Foundation, receipts for income tax purposes can be issued for the full appraised value.

If you are considering a gift of Property to the Janeway Foundation, we encourage you to explore the various donation options with your financial and legal advisors, ensuring that your future gift is as tax effective as possible and takes your family needs into consideration.

To make or discuss a gift of this type please contact Lynn Sparkes, Executive Director, Janeway Foundation at 709-777-4640 or lynn.sparkes@easternhealth.ca.

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Charitable Remainder Trust

Giving today while retaining use of the Asset

"A charitable remainder trust (CRT) is a planned gift whereby a donor makes a gift of property, investments, real estate, art, etc. (usually irrevocable) to the Janeway Foundation through a trust agreement.

The donor transfers the property to a trustee (you, a financial institution, a lawyer or other individual), who holds and manages it. If the property is income-producing, the net income will be paid to the donor and/or other named beneficiary(ies).

When the trust terminates (either at the passing of the beneficiary(ies)) or after a term of years, the trust remainder is distributed to the Janeway Foundation. If the trust is irrevocable, the donor is immediately (at the time of the establishment of the trust) entitled to an official tax receipt for the present value of the donated residual interest."

If you are considering a gift of a Charitable Remainder Trust to the Janeway Foundation, we encourage you to explore the various donation options with your financial and legal advisors, ensuring that your future gift is as tax effective as possible and takes your family needs into consideration.

To make or discuss a gift of this type please contact Lynn Sparkes, Executive Director, Janeway Foundation at 709-777-4640 or lynn.sparkes@easternhealth.ca.

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Named Endowments

Make a permanently invested gift

An endowment is capital invested, during your lifetime or as part of your estate plan, to provide a stable and reliable source of income for the Janeway Foundation, either for a determined number of years or in perpetuity. The principal amount of your donation is invested with the interest only used to support the Janeway.

The endowment fund can be named for you, in honor of a loved one or to recognize a special person, as outlined in the Janeway Foundation’s "Naming, Dedication and Signage Policy".

Endowments to the Janeway Foundation can be established to support specific areas within the hospital such as the purchase of medical equipment; the funding of research; educational bursaries; or to the highest priority needs determined. To make or discuss a gift of this type please contact Lynn Sparkes, Executive Director, Janeway Foundation at 709-777-4640 or lynn.sparkes@easternhealth.ca.

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Existing Endowment Funds

Donate to an existing endowment fund

If you do not wish to create your own Named Endowment Fund, it is possible to make a donation to an existing endowment.

If you are considering a gift of a Named Endowment or donating to an existing endowment fund, we encourage you to explore the various donation options with your financial and legal advisors, ensuring that your future gift is as tax effective as possible and takes your family needs into consideration.

To make or discuss a gift of this type please contact Lynn Sparkes, Executive Director, Janeway Foundation at 709-777-4640 or lynn.sparkes@easternhealth.ca.

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Donor Updates

Update Your Contact Information

Have you moved - do you have a new contact phone number or e-mail address? Advising us of changes to your contact information allows us to update your donor records, process your donations and ensure any communications being sent to you are properly addressed.

If you wish to make any changes to your contact information please complete the Special Information Update Form.

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Online-Donations

Online donations to the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation are protected ensuring the security of personal information transferred when you are making a donation online.

For any enquiries pertaining to your online donation please contact the Janeway Foundation Office (prior to contacting your personal financial institution) at 709-777-4640 or janewayfoundation@easternhealth.ca

Thank you for your continued support of the health care of our province's children.

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