50 years of service. Countless lives impacted.

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...

 
 

1,300+

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

$10.4 Million

2025 awards, scholarships and grants – to benefit patients, students, researchers, the community

News

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Upstate Mobile Mammography Van brings breast cancer screening to communities this October
The mobile program is offering mammograms at eight locations across Central and Northern New York during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with screenings available to women 40 and older, with or without insurance.
Monday, September 28, 2026 4:19:00 PM

Upstate to showcase medical innovation, entrepreneurship at CNYBAC 10th anniversary celebration
Oct. 8 event will feature Upstate research, the $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award pitch competition and a celebration of a decade of growth at the Central New York Biotech Accelerator.
Monday, September 28, 2026 11:49:00 AM

Supporting healthcare workers: 2026 Fay Whitney Lectureship expands to three days
Free sessions Oct. 7-9 will explore the impact of moral distress on healthcare workers and the challenges of providing care within complex healthcare systems
Friday, September 25, 2026 6:40:00 AM

Three kidneys, three states, one lifesaving chain
Upstate joins rare three-way living donor exchange, helping three patients receive kidney transplants in less than 24 hours
Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:39:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Nursing Alumni Association: Whitney Lecturship: October 7-9
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – September: Love's Travel Stops, Speedway, Spirit Halloween

PGA REACH CNY Birdie Bash: September 28

Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon: October 3

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17