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

$7.6 Million

2023 awards, scholarships and grants – to benefit patients, students, researchers, the community

News

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Upstate honors Dr King by examining health advocacy at Health Justice Conference Jan. 20
Mary Crossley, JD, interim dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, will present the keynote address, “Health Justice as Barrier Removal."
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 10:26:00 AM

Margaret Turk, MD, picks up two key honors for lifetime achievement and distinguished career
Turk's honors come from the American Public Health Association and the American Association of Physiatrists.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:10:00 PM

Kathleen Knudson, MD, named director of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Knudson comes to Upstate from ECU Health Medical Center in North Carolina.
Monday, January 13, 2025 1:54:00 PM

JAMA Network Open publishes Upstate Photovoice study examining perceptions of clinical connectedness among hospital environmental service workers
The study focused on understanding how Environmental Service employees feel proud of their work, connected to their clinical team, and where they feel disconnected.
Monday, January 13, 2025 11:17:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

Radiothon for Kids
February 11 & 12, 2025

National Doctors’ Day
Sunday, March 30, 2025

Upstate Towlsey Pro-Am
Monday, June 23, 2025

Upstate Open
Thursday, July 31, 2025

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
In store retail campaigns

Joey's Wish bowl-a-thon
Saturday, February 15, 2025

IMFK/Housecalls Hope & Diginity
Thursday, April 10, 2025

Bear Team Silent Action
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Paige's Butterfly Run
Saturday, June 7, 2025