Colleen Jones' decision to leave a charitable gift in her will is rooted in two things: a longstanding commitment to improving the lives of others, and a deep sense of connection to the place she has chosen as home for two decades. Originally from the US, she says “nothing has ever felt as much like home as Christchurch has, since the very beginning.” She credits the “warm, relaxed Kiwi lifestyle”, welcoming community and “amazing career opportunities” for ultimately winning