Life and death are significant moments in life. How would you like to be remembered after you’re gone? Leaving a legacy can be a gift to the people you love as well as a reflection of the values that guide and shape your life. It is also an expression of faith in the future. Some of our supporters have made a pledge to the future by including MSF as a beneficiary of their legacy. Their commitment helps ensure that MSF can continue saving more lives tomorrow.
Mr Derek Li, a devoted fur parent, is very passionate about animal rights and charity work in Hong Kong. He is also a keen supporter of international medical humanitarian aid. Derek heard about MSF field workers and their activities through his friend and it left an indelible impression on him. Recently, he also became an MSF monthly donor, to provide continuous support to MSF’s work. Derek attended a talk about leaving a legacy approximately half a year ago where he was able to process the information presented to him. Soon after the talk, he took the decision to write a will that would provide for those he loved most whilst also leaving something to organisations that embrace his personal values.
Although Derek says he is not able to offer much, it is clear that he cares deeply about people and the wider world. We believe that he will touch many lives with his contagious compassion.
Derek and his beloved dogs An An (Left) and Latte (Right).
“I hope to leave something meaningful to the world by sharing some of my assets to organisations that I trust so that they carry on fulfilling my beliefs. After I became familiar with MSF’s purpose and its work, I felt that MSF was worthy of my support. Even though I cannot personally help people in places of war or in an epidemic outbreak, through my legacy donation, I can still participate and support field workers in the future to help those in need.”
Nathalie and her mother.
In the past few years, Ms. Nathalie Lam, has been sharing online about her personal experience as a family caregiver to a person with dementia, about her personal health struggles and her Buddhist inspirations. She hopes through her openness to send little positive energy to the world and that her story can be an encouragement to people who have similar experiences. Recently, she has gone a step further to think about how to contribute to the world after she’s gone and took the decision to donate her legacy to MSF. Nathalie radiates joy and vitality when she talks, and her decisions reflect her understanding of life, including the concepts of "receiving," "letting go," and "giving back".
“When people die, they can take nothing with them. If that is the case then why don’t we share what we have with people in need? Of course, it's good to leave what you have with your family, but I'm fortunate to be able to do more than that. I can also share what I have with NGOs like MSF to help vulnerable people andfamilies in need worldwide.”
What is a Gift for Tomorrow?
A Gift for Tomorrow is a precious gift to MSF to help ensure our ability to provide medical aid to people caught in crisis. This has been our mission for the past 50 years and a Gift for Tomorrow to MSF is one of the most influential and long-lasting ways you can support the lives of others.
Ways to leave a Legacy to MSF
Talk to us
Do you have any questions about legacy giving? Or would you like to share your legacy plans and your personal MSF-related stories with us? We would love to hear from you! Feel free to contact us at 2959-4239 or email us at legacygiving@hongkong.msf.org. You can also learn more about a Gift for Tomorrow on our website: