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
Medicine to Host Black History Month celebration at Community Folk Art Gallery
History, conversation, and performance come together Feb. 26 to honor Black legacies and inspire future generations in Syracuse.
Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:41:00 AM
Upstate Orthopedics Ambulatory Surgery Center ranked No. 1 in New York by Newsweek
National survey cites excellence in quality metrics, peer recommendations and patient experience at the Upstate Bone and Joint Center facility.
Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:53:00 AM
Upstate’s Center for Vision Research retreat builds community and collaboration in the Adirondacks
Immersive retreat fosters collaboration across Upstate’s vision research community
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4:02:00 PM
Upstate celebrates Dr Sarah Loguen Fraser Day Feb. 25
A tribute to a Syracuse-born medical pioneer and her enduring impact on community care.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 11:29:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Radiothon: February 10 & 11
Doctor's Day: March 30
White Coat Rock: April 15
Power of Us: May/June
Upstate Open: July 30
Towsley ProAm: August 31
Legacy Luncheon: October 1
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration TBA
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – February: BURGER KING®, Love’s, Speedway

Joey's Whish Bowling Fundraiser: February 28

Pedaling 4 Paige: March 21

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

Strikes Against Stroke: May 1

Paige’s Butterfly Run: June 6