Our bequestors

"I've been fortunate to be involved with the Heart Research Centre since its inception. I've seen first-hand how our research improves the health of Australians after heart attack or heart surgery.

That is why I decided to leave a bequest to the Centre. I want to know that my legacy, well after I am gone, will help prevent heart disease and help rehabilitate future Australians who may be touched by this life-threatening disease.

Join me and consider leaving a bequest to the Heart Research Centre. Together, from our hearts to the hearts of all Australians, we can make a lasting difference."

Dr Alan Goble, MD, FRCP, FRACP, FCSANZ

Cardiology Consultant, Heart Research Centre.

A substantial bequest from the Estate of Mr Alfred T Saunders, late of Ballarat, enabled the Centre to increase its research capacity significantly, funding major research programs to help prevent deaths and disability from heart disease. The Heart Research Centre was one of five charities included in Mr Saunders' Will.

Just recently, another generous bequest was received from the Estate of Margaret E Burdett. Mrs Burdett lived a long and full life, marrying and raising two healthy sons while her husband established a successful business. Sadly Mrs Burdett was predeceased by her husband and both sons. It was her wish that on her death others would be helped. Her estate was divided between three charities, of which the Heart Research Centre was one. Mrs Burdett had expressed her wish to support the work of the Centre on many occasions during her life.

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