Posted: 01 August 2024
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Legacy Survey – What You Told Us

Legacy Survey: Your Answers Revealed

Earlier in the year nearly 1,000 Prostate Cancer Research supporters took the time to complete an important survey about gifts in Wills.

It is clear from the answers we received that people care deeply about early diagnosis and accessible treatment for prostate cancer. Ultimately, nearly everyone who completed the survey shares our vision for a world free from the impact of prostate cancer.

This was encouraging and we’re committed to improving our communications and messages based on the feedback we received.

Read below for five key findings. If you’d like to know more about the survey results, have any questions or would like to know more about leaving a gift in your Will, then we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Ellen, [email protected] or 0203 735 5446 for more info.

You can also visit our gifts in Wills page on the website for more information.

Five Key Things You Told Us

People are positive about legacy giving...

...but few have got round to doing it.

68% of people are positive about legacy giving to PCR, but only 6% had actually made a gift in their Will.

Accessible treatments are the immediate priority, but diagnosis and screening are important for the future.

Making treatments accessible and more effective were immediate priorities for most people. However, when thinking longer term, then diagnosis and screening went up the list. This came ahead of finding a cure, which may be considered to big a ‘stretch’ for where we currently are in terms of understanding.

Most supporters have a personal connection to prostate cancer

Nearly 70% of respondents previously had, or were currently living with prostate cancer. A further 20% had a loved one or someone they knew who had been affected.

We need to work harder to show you the difference PCR makes to men and their loved ones

Whilst most people care passionately about researching and treating prostate cancer, but there was less understanding about what PCR does and our work.

We know we need to connect and share stories of the difference supporting our work makes.

Supporters care deeply about cause and want to save men’s lives

When asked to describe PCR, words such as ‘need’, ‘help’ and ‘hope’ featured prominently. Mass screening was considered essential and ties in with the campaign we are currently running – we heard you loud and clear!

Any questions? Get in touch...

If you'd like to know more about the survey results, have any questions or would like to know more about leaving a gift in your Will, then we'd love to hear from you.

Please get in touch using the info at the top of the page. Thank you!