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

Recent Categories
Gregory Conners, MD, MPH, MBA, named nation’s first B. Thomas Golisano Professor of Pediatrics
Endowed professorship celebrates Dr. Conners’ national leadership in pediatric medicine and honors Tom Golisano’s transformative legacy in children’s health care.
Friday, October 3, 2025 5:49:00 AM

Upstate nurse navigator to study mental health of trauma patients
Patients will answer surveys about their mental health during and after their care.
Thursday, October 2, 2025 3:43:00 PM

Rural Medical Scholars learn to write like journalists
New course helps students communicate about health matters
Thursday, October 2, 2025 3:04:00 PM

Radiation oncologist Anna Shapiro, MD, to lead Walk with a Doc Oct. 4
Walk will start with a discussion about breast cancer treatments and prevention.
Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:59:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

Upstate Walk Run for Kids
Saturday, September 27, 2025

Upstate Legacy Society Luncheon
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Call In for Cancer
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Upstate Gala
Friday, November 21, 2025

Community events

Shop & Give – October: Speedway, Spirit of Children, Tops Friendly Markets, Valvoline

Matthews Auto Annual Walk-A-Thon
Saturday, October 4, 2025

Mountain Top Mimosas
Sunday, October 5, 2025

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert
Saturday, October 18, 2025

SU Charity Sports Auction
In-person: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Virtual: November 18-23, 2025