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

$14 Million

2024 awards, scholarships and grants – to benefit patients, students, researchers, the community

News

Recent Categories
8 Upstate faculty members named as 2025 Gold Standard Award winners
The awards recognize faculty for “work exemplifying the missions of Upstate, with particular emphasis on professionalism, work ethic and character.”
Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:51:00 PM

Upstate's Anatomical Gift Program to hold memorial service April 26
More than 200 individuals who have donated their bodies to medical education will be honored at the service.
Thursday, April 24, 2025 11:52:00 AM

Upstate wins CenterState CEO’s Business of the Year for Community Involvement
Upstate annually participates in numerous community initiatives aimed at addressing health disparities, educating schoolchildren, hosting programs about health issues and supporting local agencies addressing issues, from hunger to the homeless, veterans and runaway youth.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 5:17:00 PM

Upstate launches MyChart Bedside, an enhanced version of MyChart for admitted patients
MyChart Bedside is a spinoff of Upstate MyChart that launched in 2012 as a secure online patient portal that provides patients with access to their medical records.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:04:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

White Coat Rock
Thursday, May 15, 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

Kicking for Miracles
Saturday, April 26, 2025

Concert for Cancer
Friday, May 2, 2025

Strikes Against Stroke
Friday, May 2, 2025

Walk for Brain Cancer Research
Saturday, May 3, 2025

Bear Team Silent Action
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Paige’s Butterfly Run
Saturday, June 7, 2025

Drag us to Dinner
Saturday, June 21, 2025

Back the Blue and Red
Motorcyle Run: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Golf Tournament: Sunday, July 13, 2025

Connor’s Way Run/Walk
Sunday, September 21, 2025