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The Brucewood Foundation
Turning heartfelt wishes into lasting legacies.
We help people facing terminal illness create a meaningful act of love for the family they will leave behind.
Their wish. Their legacy. Our mission.
A meaningful gift. A practical need. A moment together.
Love can take many forms—and keep making a difference.
Why Brucewood exists
Because love has
more to give.
When someone faces terminal illness, their thoughts often turn to the people they love. A child’s future. A spouse’s security. A family’s next chapter.
Our Legacy Wish program works to turn those hopes into meaningful support, before or after a loved one’s passing. A wish becomes a gift of stability, opportunity, or connection that carries their love forward.
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The Legacy Wish program
What would love make possible?
Every family is different. A Legacy Wish reflects what matters most to the person giving it—and the people receiving it.
A place to call home
Housing assistance or help with a down payment, bringing stability to a family’s next chapter.
Relief from medical debt
Ease a financial burden so loved ones have more room to move forward.
Reliable transportation
A dependable way to get to work, school, appointments, and the everyday moments that matter.
Time together
A family trip or meaningful experience that becomes a memory to carry for a lifetime.
A dream given a start
Support for a small business dream or an opportunity a loved one has long hoped to pursue.
Or something only you can imagine. A heartfelt gift or act of kindness can be as individual as the person behind it.
Who we hope to serve
For the people facing goodbye.
And the people they love.
The program is for individuals facing terminal illness who want to leave a meaningful gift for a spouse, child, grandchild, or someone else they cherish.
Families, caregivers, and referral partners are welcome to reach out. The first step is a conversation about the person, the wish, and what may be possible.
Tell us about a Legacy WishHow it works
A thoughtful path from wish to legacy.
Start a conversation
Reach out yourself, as a family member, or through someone helping with your care.
Tell us your wish
Describe the gift you hope to leave and the person or people you want it to support.
Find a way forward
We review the request and explore the funding, resources, and partners needed to help.
Bring love to life
When a wish can be fulfilled, we coordinate the details and follow up with the family.
We’re here to listen
Every legacy begins
with a conversation.
Tell us a little about yourself and what you have in mind. Whether you’re exploring a wish, referring a family, or offering support, we’d love to hear from you.
david@brucewood.orgHelp carry a legacy forward.Interested in supporting a wish or partnering with Brucewood? Start with a conversation about how you can help.