It is both sad and heartlifting when DAST are sent
notification of a legacy. We recently learned that we had been left 10% of the
estate of Mr H, and a fixed sum from Mr P. Of course we were sad to hear of
their passing. Because we visit people that we help in their homes; and meet
them at our events, it is a sombre moment to discover that someone’s own
personal battle with asbestos is over.
But this is tempered with the knowledge that they
have entrusted DAST with part of their estate. It is an honour to find that a
person really believed in the work that we do, and knew that by supporting us,
we will give real help to others – and keep on pushing for greater awareness of
asbestos and Mesothelioma. It is a ray of sunshine hitting the office.
These two legacies come at a time when we are
seeking donations towards several events. There is Mesothelioma in the Midlands
and the DAST conference. But we are also planning an event in Lincoln this
November, where we will project the names of those affected by Mesothelioma, as
we did in Derby some years back. We are also looking into an official launch of
the asbestos in schools project.
We are proposing to use Mr H and Mr P’s legacies
towards our Lincoln event. It feels appropriate to put the money to use within
their home county, where we will be warning others of the deadly effects of
asbestos exposure.
As a small, tightly run charity, we can ensure that
any legacy is spent in this way and doesn’t just disappear into general running
costs.
If you would like to know more, we have legacy
information sheets. You can download
these from our website – or we can post/email them out on request.
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