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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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headsy12 Tue 02-Feb-21 16:07:36

To find a job they like to do, have fun before they settle down. Take responsibility for their own family and enjoy bringing their children up. Good health of course.

hellymart Tue 02-Feb-21 16:14:48

I would advise my grandchildren to be kind and to follow their dreams. And - importantly - to take every opportunity open to them and to travel and see the world while they are still young and fit enough to do so! There's plenty of time for settling down.

jacpri Tue 02-Feb-21 16:16:16

Believe in yourself. I hops that all today's youngsters will not be adversely affected in the future by the pandemic

NANMAC60 Tue 02-Feb-21 16:28:45

Don't doubt yourself as life is so short,
It comes from within and cannot be bought!
Self confidence stands you in good stead,
And throughout life you'll be streets ahead!

luckyrose62 Tue 02-Feb-21 16:33:24

Healthy Happy be kind and enjoy learning

Mags17 Tue 02-Feb-21 16:52:52

Always try your best and remember the importance of family.

Sofa Tue 02-Feb-21 16:57:52

Don’t stress over the small things. Be happy and be kind to others.

jppp Tue 02-Feb-21 17:02:30

I do hope that they stay healthy and happy with just enough money to keep the wolves from the door.

MichD Tue 02-Feb-21 17:03:30

I don't have any grandchildren yet (I'm still waiting impatiently on that!) but I always tried to instil kindness, respect for others and self belief in my son. I told him that he could do anything he put his mind to, to reach for your dreams and not be afraid to fail because that's how you learn. I am very proud of the man he's become.
I hope that the world will be safer for future generations, that climate change will be halted or even better, reversed, that illnesses such as cancer and Covid will be a distant memory and that there will be less conflict between people and nations.

Isobelw Tue 02-Feb-21 17:04:51

Believe in yourself

Leefitz68 Tue 02-Feb-21 17:07:47

That the world is a safer , cleaner place to live and grow in and

sharonwallis1958 Tue 02-Feb-21 17:11:02

Never to take anything for granted - something that we have definitely learnt this past year.

emziemay Tue 02-Feb-21 17:12:42

Health, happiness and hopefully be able to travel and see the world.

blubber Tue 02-Feb-21 17:18:32

Do as you would be done by

cookiemonster66 Tue 02-Feb-21 17:28:00

my advice would be - do not waste emotional energy on things you cannot do anything about! wish i had learnt that decades ago! I have already made a will to insure my daughter/grandkids benefit from the fruits of my whole life's labour

cillastubbs Tue 02-Feb-21 17:37:07

Quite simple hopes for future generations, good health and happiness and make the most of your life, follow your dreams

nicolajones63 Tue 02-Feb-21 18:01:55

Good health, happiness and common sense. Id like to add wealth but ive had a good life without it and know they can aswell

moggie57 Tue 02-Feb-21 18:23:04

to hug my grandchildren once again and visit my relatives in melbourne australia

Aepgirl Tue 02-Feb-21 18:48:25

Follow your dreams. You can always catch up on reality later in life.

Lisa5 Tue 02-Feb-21 18:50:17

Do what makes you happy? Life is short.

kellyroxanne Tue 02-Feb-21 19:25:34

For my little niece and all other children, don’t worry about the little things, we have been through so much already fhis past year. Be happy, be healthy as possible. I hope you can make up for lost time with friends and family ❤️
Just be you xx

Maxmaggie Tue 02-Feb-21 20:05:10

Live, love and be happy

zaksgranny Tue 02-Feb-21 20:10:03

I wish them peace in the world.
To be happy, healthy and successful in whatever they do.
To respect, be kind and to love the world around them. x x

Anj123 Tue 02-Feb-21 20:37:30

Look after yourself, be healthy, and don’t worry about what others think.

Taylor46id Tue 02-Feb-21 21:18:24

I would love my grandchildren to continue with the work we have started in this wonderful country to save the planet reduce the carbon foot print and help to remove the vast amounts of plastic out there ❤️