Originally published by Prisma Health Public Relations
GREENVILLE, SC—Prisma Health-Upstate Foundation this week launched its OneDay Campaign, an innovative initiative that will galvanize the community by bringing together individuals, businesses, other non-profits and community leaders to create change through philanthropy, unique engagement opportunities and community-oriented events.
Its goal is to inspire individuals and families to transform their “one-day” goals into “won day” achievements by connecting them with life-changing health services and programs offered by Prisma Health, helping to improve the overall health of those living in the Upstate.
Each year, the OneDay Campaign will raise funds for a different project or program within Prisma. This year’s debut OneDay Campaign will raise funds for the construction of the new 112-bed behavioral health hospital in Pickens County, set to break ground in 2025 and open in 2027.
“Every day, I see the impact mental health challenges have on individuals and families in our community,” said Karen Lommel, DO, Prisma’s inaugural Robert A. Jolley Jr. Endowed Chair of Psychiatry and Community Health. “With more than one in five people in the Upstate struggling with behavioral health issues, the need for expanded resources is urgent. By supporting the OneDay Campaign, you are helping to make this critical expansion of care a reality.”
Rion Smith, board chair of the Prisma Health-Upstate Foundation, emphasized the importance of community involvement. “Every gift, every moment and every event as part of the OneDay Campaign makes a difference. Together, we’re not just building a hospital — we’re building hope for families and individuals across the region.”
“We’re thrilled to introduce our OneDay Campaign as an opportunity for us to dream bigger and achieve more,” said Risé Wilson, chief philanthropy officer at Prisma Health and executive director of the Prisma Health-Upstate Foundation. “Through this campaign, we will address today’s critical health needs and also lay the groundwork for a healthier future for the entire Upstate.”
For more information on the OneDay Campaign and upcoming events, visit OneDayGVL.org.
