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Change lives like Ebony's


       with your legacy gift




       Donations from gifts in wills empower our lifesaving work. They help

       us plan and fund scholarships, hospital equipment and research grants.

       Whatever you can give, your support matters. Thank you.


                                                                   I wanted to pursue a job where I could
                                                              support and nurture animals. The nursing
                                                              role felt perfect. People talk about having
                                                              lifelong dreams and for me this is it.


                                                              I am blown away by Elizabeth’s generosity
                                                              and thoughtfulness. She has helped not

                                                              just me, but my family. At my graduation,
                                                              I used the money for travel, accommodation,
                                                              and creating experiences with them. I
                                                              would want her to know how very thankful
        Ebony at her graduation in London
                                                              I am, and I am proud to have attended a
       We encourage promising students from diverse           university that seeks to bridge financial
       and underrepresented backgrounds to pursue their       gaps by supporting students in this way.
       ambitions at the RVC. For some, studying for a
       challenging course while coping with rising living costs   I am a graduate of the best veterinary
       can be difficult. Thanks to generous gifts in wills we   university in the world. It is something
       offer scholarships. These empower talented individuals
       to overcome obstacles and follow their dreams.         no one can take from me. It means the
                                                              world that I was able to succeed and

       Ebony’s graduation in 2024 was made possible by        graduate, despite where I am from and
       Elizabeth Catt, who left us a gift in her will eight years   the circumstances we were in. Thank you,
       earlier. Ebony is now a registered veterinary nurse and
       explains Elizabeth’s impact on her life:               you have changed my life.

                                                              Legacies –

                                                              let’s talk




                                                              By leaving a gift in your will you can
                                                              make a lasting contribution to
                                                              clinical practice, research and education at the RVC.
                                                              You can choose to donate to us to support our broad
                                                              spectrum of work, or to fund a particular cause close to
                                                              your heart. We’ll guide you through the process with
                                                              care and respect.

                                                              Scan the QR code to find out more and download
                                                              our Legacy Information Brochure.

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