Published: July 31, 2025
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August is “Make-a-Will Month,” a nationwide reminder of the importance of planning for the future — not just for your peace of mind, but for the people and causes you care about most.
At Norton Children’s Hospital, we believe that every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and strong. By including a gift to the hospital in your will, you can help make that future possible.
Creating a will is one of the most meaningful steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your values live on. Yet, more than half of American adults don’t have a will. Whether you’re just getting started or updating an existing plan, Make-a-Will Month is the perfect time to take action!
Including a bequest to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation in your will is a simple, powerful way to make a lasting impact. A bequest can be made by designating a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate or the remainder after other obligations have been fulfilled. Every gift, large or small, plays a vital role in helping us provide advanced medical care, specialized equipment and lifesaving research to children across Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
Your legacy can support any area of Norton Children’s that is close to your heart — whether it’s the neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric cancer care, heart surgery or expanding access through new facilities. You’ll be creating a legacy of compassion and care that touches generations to come.
Getting started is easier than you might think! Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation has partnered with FreeWill, a trusted and secure online platform that allows you to create your legally valid will for free in as little as 20 minutes. If you choose to include Norton Children’s in your estate plans, we will be honored to recognize your future gift through one of our many legacy giving societies — a community of generous supporters who are helping secure a healthier future for children.
This Make-a-Will Month, take the time to reflect on your legacy. By including a gift to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation in your will, you can protect what matters most.
Get started on your will at FreeWill.com, or call us at (502) 420-4299 if you’ve included Norton Children’s in an existing will.