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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

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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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red1rose Wed 03-Feb-21 18:07:27

In Captain Tom Moore Words

Tomorrow will be a good day xx

Elrel Wed 03-Feb-21 16:16:53

Do your best, learn from your mistakes. Don't give up easily. Try to make other’s lives a little better, not a little worse.

tomskype Wed 03-Feb-21 14:55:13

Do what makes you happy and be kind

Libby01 Wed 03-Feb-21 14:37:55

I would wish that they would treat everyone as equal no matter what race, religion or sex. Learn to live with what they have and be happy, enjoy every moment if their lives.

teegreen Wed 03-Feb-21 13:22:28

Take time to enjoy life. Help others and in particular your family they will never desert you in the hard times.

Stells Wed 03-Feb-21 13:14:38

I have 2 daughters one has had her wedding and honeymoon postponed twice due to covid both wanting to start a family very soon I have told them not to wait for the best time just do what makes you happy and stay safe and always respect and treat everybody kindly.

queenie68 Wed 03-Feb-21 13:00:25

What I am hoping for is that my son & grandson don't have the gene that has caused a number of my husbands family to get throat cancer, My husband had it and thankfully survived but the others have all died from it so that is a big hope.
On a lighter note I hope they are happy and settled in life with as few obstacles as possible to cause them problems and that my grandson gets to go back to nursery soon

toscalily Wed 03-Feb-21 12:40:32

I would like for them to be healthy, happy, to have a sense of self worth and to care for this planet better than our generation has.

morbius Wed 03-Feb-21 12:24:01

I just fear for future generations, with global warming and pandemics that they come together to solve the problems of the world

rags Wed 03-Feb-21 12:09:28

Keep healthy, work hard, be happy.

Harris27 Wed 03-Feb-21 12:03:30

Be kind to one another. Do not think that possessions make you happy they may for a short while but family and close friends are what helps you through life. Smile often laugh a lot and be good to each other.

nanarossi Wed 03-Feb-21 11:36:22

Concentrate on what is important and genuine. Don't take the artificial world of social media and "reality" shows seriously.

woodlepage Wed 03-Feb-21 11:01:16

To treat others as you would like to be treated and respect the earth because it sustains you.

CarolW5 Wed 03-Feb-21 10:53:26

be aware of what is going on around you, show kindness, show you care, take responsibility for your own life and happiness

spaghetti Wed 03-Feb-21 10:15:18

To treat everyone with kindness and respect, helping others wherever possible to develop a real sense of community.

conkers Wed 03-Feb-21 09:51:43

Aim for the moon with love in your heart

Rorysnana Wed 03-Feb-21 09:06:11

A healthy pain free old age

Yolostela Wed 03-Feb-21 08:27:05

I can foresee a lot of social migration, some hard decisions ahead for politicians. Our tiny village is turning into a town, everyone wants more and more. To be aware of the consequences for the planet is my message.

Jill2Gillian Wed 03-Feb-21 07:27:18

That she finds her purpose in life, this will give her direction, fulfilment and happiness.

Funnygirly765 Wed 03-Feb-21 00:33:42

Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground

11unicorn Wed 03-Feb-21 00:18:06

My hope for the future generation is that the UK rejoins the EU to allow the younger generation easy access to study in Europe and work in Europe.

rodotski Tue 02-Feb-21 23:35:41

Tread lightly in life, but don't be afraid to tread new paths or leave your footprints for others to follow.

Lisapaige24 Tue 02-Feb-21 23:29:41

For the future generations in my family to help people anyway they can ,this pandemic should be a reminder that there are always people worse off than yourself a kind word or gesture goes along way I hope they find happiness and know unconditional love

ashde Tue 02-Feb-21 21:55:23

I hope they learn to appreciate life and make a contribution to help each other.

Katecro Tue 02-Feb-21 21:24:47

Be true to yourself and treat others with love and respect