Potters’ Legacy Plan Leads to NGHS

Life after retirement for Linda and Gordon Potter has held new opportunities, like moving to a 55+ active adult community in northeast Georgia and volunteering with their local hospital. While retirement has afforded them more flexibility, one thing that hasn’t changed is their belief in giving back to their community through volunteering and philanthropy.

When planning for their future, they met with their financial advisor who helped them define their legacy vision and mission—which included specific requirements.

“We wanted to support things we value, give to an organization that would use our gifts wisely, fulfill an unmet need, and make our community better—for everyone,” Linda said.

Because of the Potters’ experience caring for a cherished friend whose last days were spent in a dedicated hospice house in Nashville, they were passionate about having their legacy support friends and neighbors here with the same care.

“Our dear friend was treated respectfully and received pain-free, compassionate care in a comfortable setting surrounded by people who loved her,” Linda said. “Part of the process of living is the process of dying. Hospice care allows people to die with dignity.”

Unfortunately, no such dedicated hospice house exists in northeast Georgia.

An article about a transformational gift from Diane and Chuck Stephens that will be used by Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) to build a Hospice House motivated Linda and Gordon to join the effort. After meeting with the NGHS Foundation team and learning more, the Potters decided to give a significant planned gift to support the construction of the NGHS Hospice House.

“Whether you’re donating time or money, the giver receives more than the receiver. We get a lot by giving a lot,” Linda said.

If you would like to learn how you can leave a legacy through a planned gift to NGHS Foundation, contact us.