Upstate Gala
Friday, November 22, 2024
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2023 Recap
Each fall, the Upstate Foundation hosts its premiere signature event, Upstate Gala. During its 44-year history, this black-tie gala has raised nearly $10 million to impact patient care, education, research, and community health and well-being. The 2023 Gala reached nearly $320,000 in support of this year's beneficiary, the Upstate Foundation's Campaign for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Thank you to all of the sponsors and guests including: Upstate Medical University Department of Radiology and all of the clinical departments; and our corporate partners Nascentia Health, Sutton Real Esstate Company, CNY Ferfility, and KeyBank. See full list of sponsors below.
Theme: Diamonds & Denim
This theme enables guests to transition from benefit concert to gala, balancing formal attire with comfort. For instance, men could wear a jacket with their denim, and women could wear bedazzling jewels and some form of denim. You’re encouraged to be creative! (Yes, jeans are welcomed.)
Nonetheless, we are keeping your favorite aspects of our Gala: small plate dining stations, live band, short presentation, and lots of time for mingling, socializing and dancing.
As a multiple award winner, Prime Time Horns will bring close to three decades of experience to the evening, with a song list that spans many different years as well as styles of music.
Beneficiary
Proceeds of this year’s Gala will support our Campaign for Child & Adolescent Mental Health. The mental health of our children and adolescents has become so concerning that the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children’s Hospital Association recently declared a national emergency.