Inspired giving: A legacy to break the cycle
Supporters
This article is the first in our ‘Inspired Giving’ series. We invite you to join us as we learn not only who our generous supporters are, but why they choose to give to Berry Street.
Meet Berry Street bequestor, Dr Diarmuid McCoy. A Specialist Pain Medicine Physician based in Geelong, Victoria. A bequestor is someone who chooses to make a gift, such as to a charity like Berry Street, through their Will.
What does it mean to you leaving a gift/legacy in your Will?
I have had a privileged upbringing and a successful, comfortable life. I’ve now got to the stage of my life where I’m still in good health, able to work full-time and neither need nor want for anything.
I feel it’s everyone’s duty to contribute to our community and society. Donate blood, volunteer for a club or organisation, donate if you can. I can and therefore I truly believe it is my obligation.
Why does Berry Street resonate with you?
The measure of a society is how it treats and supports its most vulnerable. Among the clients of Berry Street there may be a genius, an inventor, a statesman/woman. We cannot allow that potential to be ‘wasted in the desert air’. It’s our responsibility. It’s my responsibility.
How did you find the process of leaving a gift in Will to Berry Street?
Easy. Just ask. Look at the website, drop them an email or phone.
What interests you most about Berry Street?
They never give up trying to help people. They never stop providing support. They’re trying to break the cycle of disadvantage and neglect – I believe it will pay huge dividends.
What would you like to pass on to our future generation of children?
A feeling of being valued, a feeling of hope, a feeling of worth and a desire to keep trying for more. In doing so it may inspire, encourage, or progress an individual and their community. Then we all benefit.
You can help support Victoria’s most vulnerable children
Inspired to give? There are so many ways in which you can help the children, young people and families we work with.
By leaving a gift in your Will, you're creating a lasting legacy to help empower children affected by trauma to rebuild their lives, protect those still at risk and prevent it from happening again.
Inspired giving: Creating a more positive and equitable society
