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 alumnus is now president of the American Medical Association
Willie Underwood, MD, was honored by Upstate’s Medical Alumni Foundation with the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award in 2009 in recognition of his research on healthcare disparities and his work in health care policy.
Friday, June 12, 2026 7:19:00 AM
Upstate University Hospital CEO to lead second anniversary celebration of Walk with a Doc June 13
Robert Corona, DO, MBA, will discuss “Exercising Your Brain to Boost Mental Fitness.”
Thursday, June 11, 2026 1:58:00 PM
HANYS spotlights Upstate’s High-Risk Psychiatry Program
The Healthcare Association of New York State showcases program as a model of innovative, lifesaving behavioral health care.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 2:16:00 PM
Upstate researcher earns NIH grant to study lung immunity in aging adults
Dr. Mobin Karimi’s highly ranked NIH-funded project will investigate how key immune cells protect against viral infections and why those defenses weaken with age.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 11:10:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
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 – June: Auburn Community FCU, DQ Grill & Chill, Ollie's, Tops Friendly Markets, Walmart

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

North Shore Rodeo: June 20

Sprinkles of Support: July 10

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

Jeeps at the Beach: August 2