Why I left a gift in my will
Tessa Hayward and her late husband, the Venerable Derek Hayward, have been devoted supporters of Livability for many years, as their son Leo was a resident at a Shaftesbury Care home.
Derek, who had been an Archdeacon in the London Diocese, sadly passed away last year, but he was able to express his gratitude to Livability by leaving a gift in his will.
“Derek was not sentimental about objects, even this portrait of his grandfather,” said Tessa “but leaving a legacy to Livability was very important to him. They were very good to us.”
My husband’s gift will improve quality of life for other children
Tessa Hayward
Derek and Tessa’s son Leo was diagnosed with an aggressive nerve disease when he was a little boy, and Livability helped care for him throughout his life. “My husband’s gift will improve quality of life for other children like Leo, keeping them comfortable and well-cared for,” said Tessa. “Derek was a servant hearted man, and the wellbeing of others is the only memorial he would want. To anyone considering leaving a legacy to Livability, I would say it would be a very good thing to do, to help disabled people improve their lives.”
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