Foothills YMCA Expansion Underway at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial

A groundbreaking ceremony on Friday marked the beginning of the Foothills Area YMCA’s expansion on the Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital grounds, a project made possible by millions already raised and ongoing fundraising for Phase II at the Cottingham Campus, named after lead donors Richard and Nancy Cottingham. According to CEO Christle Ross, the FAYMCA’s goal was reached this year…

This expansion, adding 50,000 square feet contingent on fundraising, will include a second pool and a senior center named in honor of long-time supporter State Senator Thomas Alexander, accommodating the YMCA’s growing membership of over six thousand, as announced by Ross…