Keeping our communities healthy

The Upstate Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to improving the communities we serve through
support of patient care, education, scientific research, and community health and well-being. Learn more about us...

 
 

1,200+

Unique healthcare funds covering all aspects of the Foundation’s mission

$14 Million

2024 awards, scholarships and grants – to benefit patients, students, researchers, the community

News

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Upstate’s Rachel Hopkins, MD, to lead Dec. 13 Walk with a Doc event
Participants will meet at the Baldwinsville YMCA for a free community walk and a brief discussion on healthy holiday eating.
Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:36:00 AM
Amy Tucker, MD, elected Upstate Governor-Elect of NY Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Upstate University Hospital’s chief medical officer to serve key leadership role within NY Chapter of the ACC
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 2:21:00 PM
Upstate among 20 institutions to receive St. Baldrick’s Infrastructure grant
The $50,000 award supports expanded clinical trial access and research leadership under Dr. Melanie Comito at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 8:21:00 AM
When future physicians take the stage
The student-led Music As Healing group performs Monday at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital as part of their community service mission.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 9:14:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Radiothon: February 10 & 11
Doctor's Day: March 30
Power of Us: May/June
Towsley ProAm: June 22
Upstate Open: July 30
Legacy Luncheon: October 1
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration TBA
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – December: 7-Eleven, Ace Hardware, Love's, Speedway

Hope & Dignity
Housecalls for the Homeless and In My Father's Kitchen
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Paige's Butterfly Run
Saturday, June 6, 2026