The Macmillan Legacy Garden also
contains totem pole sculptures of
different materials and sizes. These
highlight that, regardless of shape
or size, gifts in wills are all of vital
importance to Macmillan Cancer
Support.
Ruthie Coverdale, Macmillan Cancer
Support Senior Legacy Promotions
Manager said:
“Gary’s garden is a touching reminder
that legacies can be beautiful and
make a real impact for other people.
Many of us think about what the
world will be like when we’re no longer
around to enjoy it. We hope our garden
will serve as a safe space in which
visitors can consider their own death
and how they want to be remembered.”
“Gifts in wills raised over £80 million
pounds last year for Macmillan and
these crucial funds ensure we can be
right there with people living with
cancer.”
Head of Shows, Diana Walton, said
the team felt privileged to provide
a platform for such a poignant,
inspirational and beautiful garden:
“We really value our role in supporting
show garden designs like this which
highlight such important issues and
raise awareness of charities which
truly do make a real difference.
“In designing this garden Gary
has created something that is both
spectacular and sensitively encourages
more openness about a difficult topic
to help people in a positive way. It is a
wonderful garden and we are delighted
it will be on show at RHS Malvern
Spring Festival this year.”
Macmillan is almost entirely funded
by public donations and gifts left in
wills are vital in helping the charity to
support everyone - regardless of age,
location or their cancer type.
For more information on how
you can leave a legacy for
Macmillan Cancer Support
visit www.macmillan.org.uk/
donate/gifts-in-wills
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