Leave a gift in your will

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Over 20 years ago Jo Maxwell sadly passed away from cervical cancer at a time when there was very little information about the disease and minimal support available. Her husband James wanted to ensure that no one else went through the experience his wife did and hoped to create a legacy in Jo’s name in the form of a charity that would be there to support all future generations and eradicate this disease. Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust was born out of this legacy with the mission that one day cervical cancer would become a thing of the past.

Today we are still working towards that mission but unfortunately each day we still tragically lose two people to cervical cancer. We know that with your help we can put a stop to this and once your loved ones have been looked after we would love you to consider creating your own legacy by leaving a gift to Jo’s in your will.

Your gift will directly help us to eliminate cervical cancer and until then it will ensure that no one has to go through cervical screening, cell changes or cervical cancer alone.

Cheryl on why she left a gift to Jo’s in her will

Cheryl Legacy

Cheryl on why she left a gift to Jo’s in her will

Jo's played a huge part in my cancer journey. I honestly don't know how I would have coped without them. Reassuring, comforting and informative, it was my go to place whenever I needed to talk to someone. The forum was an amazing help and it means a lot to me that I can give back in this way. I hope my gift will make a difference in the future by allowing Jo’s to continue with the excellent work already being done so that one day cervical cancer will be eliminated.”

“If you are considering giving a gift in your will, I would say do it!”

Read Katie’s story on why she chose to think of Jo’s in her will

Since being diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in 2017 Jo’s Trust has been a great support for my Husband James and I. All the services Jo’s has to offer have been fantastic, from the factual information to further educate myself and spread awareness, to “ask the expert” which really put my mind at rest and answered more personal questions.

James and I have recently bought a house. In the process we reviewed our Wills and have chosen to leave a gift as a future commitment to Jo’s trust. We hope the donation we leave will be able to help those in the future who are effected by cervical cancer.

For anyone considering leaving a gift to Jo’s Trust in their Will, I would say do it! It’s quick and easy to include and we have the reassurance that Jo’s Trust will benefit when we are no longer here. As the cost of living increases it’s a way of supporting Jo’s when larger or more regular donations are not possible.

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How will my gift make a difference to Jo's?

A gift in your will could be the lifeline one of our supporters urgently needs right now.

By leaving a gift in your will to Jo’s you will not only be directly helping to create a world where cervical cancer is a thing of the past but also be providing a lifeline to every person who needs us both now and in the future. Each year we receive over two thousand calls on our helpline from people who desperately need our support and we have only been able to keep our services like this going due to our amazing supporters like you. By leaving a gift to Jo’s in your will you can help us reduce the impact of a cervical cancer diagnosis while we work to reach our goal of eradicating cervical cancer forever.

After you have looked after your loved ones considering a gift to Jo’s is a lovely way of creating a legacy to be remembered by whilst supporting a cause close to your heart.

Our promise to you

We will always understand that those closest to you come first and will not put you under any pressure to leave a gift.
We respect that circumstances can change and if you do decide to amend your will we will never ask you to explain your decision
We promise to use your gift in a cost-effective way to make a real difference.
We understand that talking about wills can be difficult and we promise to treat you and your loved ones with sensitivity and respect
We guarantee your privacy will be protected. Your will and details are completely confidential and we will never share this with anyone else
We promise to be completely transparent and answer any questions you may have

If you would like more information please call us on 020 3832 8000 or send an email to Lina at legacies@jostrust.org.uk.