Let’s be honest.
Writing a will probably isn’t on anyone’s list of favorite things to do.
It’s one of those tasks that’s easy to put off. Life gets busy. We tell ourselves we’ll get to it “someday.” After all, there’s always something more urgent demanding our attention.
But here’s something worth thinking about.
Creating a will isn’t really about what happens after you’re gone. It’s about taking care of the people you love while you still can.
At the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, we’re reminded every day that life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. A cancer diagnosis can change everything in an instant, leaving families to make difficult decisions while trying to focus on what matters most—each other.
While we can’t control the unexpected, we can prepare for it.
Having a will is one of the simplest ways to make life a little easier for the people who matter most to you. It provides clarity, helps ensure your wishes are honored, and can spare your loved ones from unnecessary stress during an already emotional time.
The truth is, you don’t need to have a large estate to need a will.
Whether you’re just starting a family, approaching retirement, or somewhere in between, having a plan in place is one of the greatest acts of care you can give.
For many people, creating or updating a will is also an opportunity to reflect on the impact they’ve had during their lifetime—and the impact they’d like to continue making.
Some choose to include a charitable gift to an organization that has touched their lives or reflects their values. These gifts, often called charitable bequests, don’t require writing a check today, but they can make an extraordinary difference in the future.
For the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, gifts like these help ensure that cancer patients and families throughout New England will continue to receive financial assistance, transportation to treatment, food security support, and help with life’s unexpected challenges for years to come.
In the months ahead, we’ll be sharing information, resources, and simple tips to help make estate planning feel a little less overwhelming. Whether you already have a will that could use a review or you’ve been meaning to create one for years, we hope you’ll follow along as we explore the many ways thoughtful planning can create a lasting impact.
After all, making a will isn’t really about paperwork.
It’s about people.
It’s about making life a little easier for those you love.
And, if you choose, it’s also an opportunity to extend your compassion beyond your lifetime—helping ensure that when another family hears the words “you have cancer,” they’ll know someone is there to help.
That’s what the Joe Andruzzi Foundation has been doing since 2008.
And that’s a legacy worth sharing.