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What are your hopes for the future generations of your family? Share with Cancer Research UK - £200 voucher to be won

(301 Posts)
CeriGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 25-Jan-21 12:23:25

It’s natural to wonder about what the world might look like in the future, particularly for our loved ones. Sometimes this can be a worrying prospect but it’s comforting to know there are things we can do now to help our family members thrive in the future, whether it’s creating a safe home for them, instilling the life lessons we’ve learnt in our grandchildren, or leaving gifts and donations to charity. With this in mind, Cancer Research UK would like to hear your hopes for the future generations of your family.

Here’s what Cancer Research UK has to say: “A Will is one of the most important documents you’ll ever write. It’s the only way to make sure the people and the causes you care about are looked after, and it’s where you can decide what happens to your money and possessions. Once your family and friends are taken care of, a gift to Cancer Research UK – no matter how big or small – really makes a difference for future generations.

Thanks to our amazing supporters, Gifts in Wills fund over a third of our life-saving work, helping us to make treatments even more effective for future generations, bringing forward the day when nobody fears the disease.”

What advice do you give to your grandchildren about how to achieve their hopes and dreams? How do you hope the world will be for future generations and what steps do you take now to help achieve this? Have you thought about writing a Will? Would you consider leaving a gift in your Will to Cancer Research UK to ensure your family grow up in a world where more people survive cancer?

All who post on this thread will be entered into a prize draw taking place on 22/02, where one lucky Gransnetter will win a £200 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).

Vouchers of winner's choice will be an e-voucher ordered via the Voucher Express platform. Choice will be dependent on availability at the time. Winners will also have an option to select a 'VEX Gift Certificate" which will give them the option to select a physical voucher or gift card from the full Voucher Express range.

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw!

GNHQ

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rags Wed 10-Feb-21 18:12:46

Keep warm and keep moving

marionc59 Wed 10-Feb-21 17:11:56

I would advise them - do what you want to while you can. My 93 year old Mum always says life is back to front, when you are young you don't have the money but have the time, when you are older you have the money but not the time. Don't wait, enjoy every minute of your life.

champlad Wed 10-Feb-21 14:34:38

Good health
Happy life
Good Education
Great Opportunities

lizd31 Wed 10-Feb-21 13:29:29

I teach my great niece to care about the environment & wildlife which are important to our future generations

Audrie57 Wed 10-Feb-21 06:56:53

I have taught my family to always be honest, be polite be kind, work at hard at school as it maps you out for the rest of your life, save a bit each week or month, and I have already have accounts for them. I have not told them, but they will find them when I pass.

Plunkie Tue 09-Feb-21 19:26:42

Take Aloe Vera liquid & Berocca daily

jacpri Tue 09-Feb-21 18:54:57

I hope that my children will go through life feeling accepted, loved and secure

pineapple99 Tue 09-Feb-21 17:33:57

I would wish for my grandson to be happy in life. To achieve this? Work hard to achieve what makes you happy.
For the world I wish that everyone would be kinder to their fellow men.

jty9 Tue 09-Feb-21 14:55:24

That we can make an impact on the environment now so that my grandchildren can enjoy it in the same way in the future!

nicolajones63 Tue 09-Feb-21 13:53:02

I take rosehip pills for the pain but also make sure i go on a brisk walk every day. Drinking plenty of water daily also is a must

StoneyGran Tue 09-Feb-21 11:25:19

For my girls, to love, be loved but never to be walked over. Be strong and independent. For my grandson, treat women the way you would want someone to treat your own daughter.

Dannydog1 Mon 08-Feb-21 18:54:22

I wish them health and happiness

Echame Mon 08-Feb-21 14:42:19

For my grandchildren and their children throughout all the generations to come to be able to live in a world free of fear, prejudice, wars, famine, pestilence and PLASTIC!

DeeDe Mon 08-Feb-21 12:23:37

I’m content in watching two of my grown children battle on doing their bit for the NHS and now two grandchildren,
I’ve never had much, but was also a NHS worker back in the day, and now quite proud to see these young ones, along with many others I add working together to provide such a great service.
Feeling grateful... Stay safe x flowers

kathrob Sun 07-Feb-21 23:04:00

I hope my Grandchildren can have a pandamic and war free life. Find happiness in marriage and their children

natthem Sun 07-Feb-21 23:00:45

health and happiness and to have no more disruption to school

Seakay Sun 07-Feb-21 20:37:11

I hope that future generations won't have to fight society and the medical profession in order to have their illnesses acknowledged, then I hope that the nhs still exists as a free at the point of use institution to treat them

missblueeyes Sun 07-Feb-21 15:13:58

To live a happy life, work hard and reap the rewards. To remember no one is better than you.

Fothers Sun 07-Feb-21 07:32:26

To influence things for good that you can, and to accept with humour and equanimity the adverse things that come your way.

mandm23 Sun 07-Feb-21 00:26:04

to be confident ,kind and treat others as you would like to be treated .If you want something go for it . Dont regret bad choices just learn from them

grannynoggins Sat 06-Feb-21 16:44:06

Clean and healthy planet, freedom from poverty, happiness - whatever that means to each of them, mental and physical health

SANDRAHO Sat 06-Feb-21 15:59:28

Good Health & Happiness to everyone!

moggie57 Sat 06-Feb-21 13:51:27

I would like my GC to be happy/ healthy and my daughter won't always be on her own as her husband died 3 years ago age 37.the children so dependant on her.and I hope I live to see them grow up.

Ngaio1 Sat 06-Feb-21 13:43:35

To be happy and healthy. Also be kind and afford everyone the same courtesy - be they road sweeper or Heart Surgeon - they all matter and help our lives to function.

Bobbysgirl19 Sat 06-Feb-21 11:34:59

I would advise that it’s a good thing to save some of their money so that they will always have a safety net.
I hope for world peace and no more deadly viruses!