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Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation announces collaboration with FreeWills.co.uk

In the spirit of love and lasting connections, Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation (STEF) is offering its supporters a way to show they care by leaving a gift in their Will which will make a lasting difference for some of the most vulnerable elephants in Southern Thailand.

The charity is choosing Valentines Day to announce the launch of an exciting new partnership with FreeWills.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading online will-writing services for charity.  This exciting collaboration offers STEF supporters the opportunity to create their personalised Wills entirely for free.  That is an opportunity to leave a legacy gift that honours and supports an animal that is loved by so many – the intelligent and sensitive Asian elephant.

By planning a legacy through FreeWills, at no cost,  individuals can ensure that their passion for helping elephants endures for generations, much like the timeless bonds celebrated on Valentine’s Day.  Thanks to FreeWills’ easy-to-use platform, supporters will be able to complete their Will in just 15 minutes, right from the comfort of their own home. This simple, yet powerful tool, makes it easy for supporters to demonstrate their desire to want to make a difference and secure vital funding for the charity’s important work providing free veterinary care to sick and injured elephants at STEF’s elephant hospital or via the mobile veterinary service in Southern Thailand.

“Valentine’s Day is a time when we celebrate the connections that mean the most to us,” said Dr Meredith Anne Smith PhD, Chair, Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation. “Partnering with FreeWills.co.uk gives our supporters a beautiful way to express their love, not only for each other but also for those beautiful creatures that inspire us.  Leaving a legacy gift to help Asian elephants is a truly heartfelt decision that will make a lasting impact on our work.  There is a saying that an elephant will never forget those who show kindness to them.  Leaving a legacy in your Will means STEF will never forget you”

“Legacy giving is like a match made in heaven,” said Carl Christensen, Managing Director of FreeWills.co.uk. “We’re proud to support Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation by offering an accessible, cost-free way for supporters to plan their future and celebrate the enduring power of love through charitable giving.”

For more information on how to create your free Will and support Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation, visit https://www.freewills.co.uk/charity/southernthailandelephants or to find out other ways to support STEF then visit www.southernthailandelephants.org.

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About Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation (STEF)

STEF provides free veterinary care to elephants in Thailand to ensure they can live without pain and suffering. We have a specialist vet team based at our elephant hospital near Khok Kloi in Phang Nga Province, Southern Thailand. STEF also operates a mobile veterinary clinic so that our vets can reach sick or injured elephants even in the most remote areas of Southern Thailand.  STEF is a registered charity no 1176322.  For further information contact pr@southernthailandelephants.org.

About FreeWills

One of the UK’s largest Will writers working with over 500 charities, large and small, offering a no cost Will writing service.   Free Wills is a member of the Fundraising Regulator and  The Society of Will Writers. https://www.freewills.co.uk/