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...

 
 

1,200+

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
Local communications leader turns lens on his own cancer battle
After a surprise lymphoma diagnosis, Roger Mirabito chronicles his journey through treatment at the Upstate Cancer Center—and the “angels” who helped him along the way
Thursday, April 9, 2026 3:11:00 PM
Four Upstate University Hospital leaders selected as panelists at Becker’s national healthcare conference
Executives to share expertise on growth, patient care, and clinical leadership at Becker’s Healthcare Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 13–16.
Thursday, April 9, 2026 2:41:00 PM
Therapeutic playground project advances toward summer completion at Golisano Children’s Pavilion
With support from the Upstate Foundation and the Skaneateles Cares Car Club’s $250,000 fundraising success, construction begins this month on an inclusive space for children across Central New York.
Thursday, April 9, 2026 2:14:00 PM
Sleep expert to lead Upstate's Walk With a Doc April 11
Zafer Soultan, MD, associate professor of pediatrics and director of the Upstate Sleep Center will lead the walk.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 10:55:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
White Coat Rock: April 15
Power of Us: May/June
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 – April: Ace Hardware, Kinney Drugs, Speedway

Hope & Dignity: April 16
Housecalls for the Homeless and In My Father’s Kitchen

Strikes Against Stroke: May 1

Walk for Brain Cancer Research: May 2

3 Rivers Car Curz-In: May 13-September
Weather permitting each week

8th Annual Drag Brunch: May 31

Paige’s Butterfly Run: June 6

Back the Blue and Red
Motorcycle Run: July 25
Golf Tournament: July 26