Donate Leave a gift in your Will How might a Gift in my Will be used? A donation in your Will can fund the research that will help discover better treatments, better care and, ultimately, cures. Austin's Story “I want to make sure boys like me can walk, run and play…” When Austin - who features in our new TV campaign was born, mum Maxine had a feeling something wasn’t quite right. As he grew, his speech and movement didn’t develop as expected. At two years old, Austin was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a rare, progressive and life-shortening genetic condition that causes muscles to weaken and waste away. There is no cure. Gifts left in Wills to Leeds Hospitals Charity are supporting clinical trials at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, which are giving families hope - hope for more time, and for a future where a diagnosis like Austin’s doesn’t mean a shortened life. READ MORE: Austin's Story: Leaving a gift in your Will Martin's Story "I didn’t know if I’d ever be able to speak again. But expert speech therapy helped me find my words. The day started great with a goal at walking football, but I soon felt strange and couldn't move or speak. Joanne rushed me to Leeds Teaching Hospitals, where a thrombectomy saved my life. The stroke left me with aphasia, but the speech and language therapy team at Leeds General Infirmary helped me rebuild my voice using technology. Early intervention was crucial for my recovery. Leeds Hospitals Charity's investment in research and digital tools made a significant difference. I urge you to consider leaving a gift in your Will to Leeds Hospitals Charity to help others like me." READ MORE: Martin's Story: investing in research for stroke survivors Merton's Story “I want the best cancer treatments to be available to patients like me, so I’ve left a gift in my Will; I hope there’s some good that can come from my experience.” Like Merton’s, a gift in your Will to Leeds Hospitals Charity could fund clinical trials that make cancer surgeries safer. Your gift could upgrade crucial equipment at Leeds Cancer Centre – like Limax lasers that are vital in removing tumours, or fluorescence software that enables clinicians to identify cancerous tissue. READ MORE: Merton's Story: Leaving a Gift in Your Will Rufus' Story "Gifts in Wills have been part of our journey; they’ve helped clinicians at Leeds Children’s Hospital to do vital research and develop ground-breaking treatments for cystic fibrosis. Rufus was born with cystic fibrosis and needed urgent surgery at just 30 hours old. Despite complications like sepsis, the expertise of Leeds Children's Hospital staff helped him thrive. Now two years old, Rufus is a cheeky toddler, thanks to early treatment and pioneering care. Gifts in Wills have supported vital research and treatments, making a significant difference in our journey. Without the hospital's support, our lives would have been very different. I urge you to consider leaving a gift to Leeds Hospitals Charity to help more children like Rufus." READ MORE: Rufus' Story: Leaving a Gift in Your Will Please feel free to get in touch by emailing our Gifts in Wills Manager Sue at [email protected] or calling 0113 539 8198, and we’ll do everything we can to help. Frequently Asked Questions How do Gifts in Wills support Leeds Teaching Hospitals? Gifts in Wills help Leeds Hospitals Charity fund pioneering research into rare and life-limiting conditions like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Our new TV campaign, airing on ITV from 1st October, shares Austin’s story to show how legacy giving brings hope to families and drives innovation in care. Leave a gift in your Will today Main Article: Leaving a gift in your Will FAQs Back to Leave a Gift in Your Will Manage Cookie Preferences