# Inspiration from four fantastic legacy legends

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/08/15/inspiration-four-fantastic-legacy-legends/
- Published: 2016-08-15T08:22:30+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**With just four weeks to go until [Remember A Charity in your Will Week](http://www.rememberacharity.org.uk/about-us/will-week/),
we’re busy preparing for this year’s campaign.**

The exciting new creative is firmly under wraps for a little while longer, but we’re
confident that 2016 will be our most exciting awareness week yet.

We can’t wait to see how every charity, large or small, makes the most of the Week
and this fantastic opportunity to make some noise about legacies. Ultimately, this
is what strengthens our message and helps to raise the profile of legacy giving.

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## Passing on something legendary

We wanted to take a few minutes out to look back at some of the fantastic legends
that have championed legacy giving in recent years and give you some inspiration
ahead of September’s campaign.

These people have not only made their mark supporting charities in their own lifetime,
but encouraged others to leave a legacy and pass on something truly legendary to
future generations.

So, for week one, here’s legacy legend Hugh McMahon.

## Hugh McMahon

![Hugh McMahon](https://wfay6x.infiniteuploads.cloud/2016/08/hugh-mcmahon-legend.
jpg)

West Lothian pensioner Hugh McMahon is proof that you’re never too old to live dangerously.
He has raised thousands for [Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland](https://www.chss.org.uk),
by abseiling down the Forth Bridge not just once but an incredible 13 times since
he turned 72.

That’s a 165-foot drop on the end of a rope, repeatedly, at an age when most people
are thinking about putting their feet up. His amazing feats have enabled the charity
to raise awareness of the importance of leaving a legacy.

In the lead up to this year’s campaign kicking off on 12th September, I’ll be highlighting
more inspiring legends like Hugh.

![Hugh McMahon](https://wfay6x.infiniteuploads.cloud/2016/08/hugh-mcmahon-legend-
facebook.jpg)

## Are your legends ready?

This year’s campaign will call on the British public to pass on something legendary,
tweeting their advice for future generations at #MyWisdom and remembering a charity
in their Will. Charities, Government, solicitors and Will-writers will all come 
together to encourage the public to leave a gift to charity in their Will.

## What will you pass on?

It’s not too late to take part in Remember A Charity Week (12th – 18th September
2016) and help make legacy giving a social norm. Find out more from [Remember A Charity](http://www.rememberacharity.org.uk).

 

![Louise Pavoni](https://wfay6x.infiniteuploads.cloud/2016/08/louise-pavoni.jpg)

_[**Louise Pavoni**](http://twitter.com/remembercharity) is Digital Communications
Manager at Remember A Charity, the consortium of 170 charities working to make legacy
giving a social norm. She manages the website and social media channels, digital
advertising and delivers a range of online content. _

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