Leaving a philanthropic legacy is important to Cynthia Cheatham, who serves families every day by helping them turn their personal values and passions into remarkable impact. As development manager of Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center Foundation and longtime resident of Brunswick County, Cheatham enjoys seeing how generous donors impact the community she loves. She recently shared why she made the decision to commit her own planned gift and how leaving a remarkable legacy aligns with her and her family’s values.

“Planned giving is such an easy thing to do. At the time when I made my gift, I was a little bit younger and my kids were still in college,” she said. “So, it was a way of making sure my wishes were known and I could take care of others if something happened to me. I didn't have the means to make an outright gift in the size of my life insurance policy. I thought this gift was a wonderful way to leave a legacy and help the community I love so much.”