Legacy Society
The Prisma Health Upstate Foundation Legacy Society recognizes the generous intentions of our most forward-thinking, philanthropic supporters – those who build their legacies by making a planned gift, a provision in their estate plan, or an endowment gift of $25,000 or more to benefit Prisma Health-Upstate.
Honoring our 2024 Philanthropy Award Recipients
Kelly Willenberg
B.K. Bryan Spirit of Philanthropy Award
Kelly was honored for her transformative work with Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Upstate. After losing her husband and learning of her granddaughter’s congenital heart defect, Kelly established the Dale A. Willenberg Congenital Heart Disease Endowment, which supports the Prisma Health Children’s Hospital Camp Heart-to-Heart, a summer camp for children with heart conditions. This program provides a safe, joyful space for kids to experience childhood adventures, empowering them with courage and community.
Elizabeth H. DuBose, DPT, CBIS-AP
Be the Difference Award
Elizabeth received this award for her visionary leadership as administrator of Prisma Health Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital. Her dedication to patients and their families led to the opening of the Roger C. Peace Adaptive Sports and Wellness Center at Unity Park, a $2 million facility that was 100% philanthropically funded and expanded access to adaptive sports, physical therapy, and wellness services for individuals of all abilities. Elizabeth’s work reignites hope and helps patients reclaim their lives.
TD Bank
Spirit of Community Award
TD Bank is recognized for its impactful support of Prisma Health’s Black Doula Program. With grants totaling $325,000, they helped launch and expand this initiative, which provides doula care to Black mothers, improving birth outcomes and addressing maternal health disparities. Their investment demonstrates a deep commitment to health equity in our community. Paige Carlson-Heim, head of U.S. Social Impact, and Cynthia Forbes, Senior Regional Giving Manager-Mid-South, accepted the award on behalf of TD Bank.
Glassy Ladies Golf Association – Flamingo Flirt Tournament
Spirit of Community Award
The Glassy Ladies Golf Association was honored for raising over $300,000 since 2009 through their Flamingo Flirt Golf Tournament to support Prisma Health Cancer Institute’s research, clinical trials, and patient services. Their grassroots efforts, driven by personal connections to cancer, bring hope and world-class care closer to home for countless patients.
How to get involved
Planned Giving
The Prisma Health–Upstate Foundation is pleased to offer a range of planned giving options as varied as our many generous donors. Choosing to plan now for the legacy you’ll leave behind is an excellent way to impact the future of health care in the Upstate and beyond.
Bequest
A bequest is a gift to Prisma Health-Upstate Foundation made at the time of your passing, often through a will or living trust. Establishing a bequest is a powerful way to demonstrate your support now and entitles you to membership in our Prisma Health-Upstate Foundation Legacy Society. You can amend or revoke your bequest at any time if your situation changes. Below is a sample of the appropriate language.
Interested in joining our Legacy Society? Contact us today.
Jim Kaltenbach, CFRE & Legacy Society Member
Prisma Health-Upstate Foundation
Office: 864-797-7734
Jim.Kaltenbach@PrismaHealth.org