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's Teen Volunteer Program opens doors to healthcare careers
Hands-on experiences help local students build skills, serve patients and discover futures in medicine, nursing and other healthcare professions.
Monday, August 3, 2026 12:10:00 PM
Infectious diseases expert to talk about ticks and mosquitos and lead Walk with a Doc Aug. 2
Free community event features Dr. Stephen Thomas discussing bite prevention before leading a one-mile walk.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:32:00 PM
Upstate, University of Vermont researchers uncover new way dengue virus evades the immune system
The discovery provides new insight into how dengue persists in the body and may inform the next generation of treatments.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:29:00 PM
Upstate again named top fundraiser for American Heart Association Heart Walk
For the second consecutive year, Team Upstate raised more money than any other participating organization, continuing a tradition that has generated more than $750,000 since 1997.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 3:14:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Power of Us – Employee Giving Program
Upstate Open: July 30
Towsley ProAm: August 31
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – July: 7 Eleven, Love's Travel Stops, Speedway, Tops Friendly Markets, Walmart

3 Rivers Car Cruz-In: Wednesdays through September; weather permitting

Jeeps at the Beach: August 2

Joey's Wish Putt Putt: August 15 & 16

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17