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

Recent Categories
Upstate hosts statewide conference to advance disability and assistive technology education
Statewide event brings together interdisciplinary experts to improve disability education and access to assistive technology.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 2:42:00 PM
Student Clinical Assistant Program helps builds tomorrow's nursing workforce
More than two decades of hands-on experience have helped prepare nursing students for practice while creating a strong recruitment pipeline for Upstate University Hospital.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 9:30:00 AM
Christina Dickerson named community relations manager
She will oversee the university’s $600,000 annual Community Giving Campaign and regional outreach initiatives.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:48:00 AM
Upstate, Syracuse University study finds memory screenings in local aging offices boost early detection
A two-year Central New York initiative successfully identified cognitive impairment in older adults, though transportation hurdles, fear, and specialist shortages continue to limit follow-up care.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:08:00 AM

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

Run for Refuge 5K: July 25

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

Jeeps at the Beach: August 2

Joey's Wish Putt Putt: August 15 & 16