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
College dance “Thons” raise over $200K for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital
BaxterTHON leads the way, with Binghamton University students contributing $59,000 to support pediatric care across the region.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 2:25:00 PM
Upstate’s Anatomical Gift Program to hold memorial service April 18
Annual Upstate ceremony highlights the generosity of donors who help train the next generation of healthcare providers.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:53:00 AM
Upstate’s Christine Stork, PharmD, honored for decades of leadership and patient care
Longtime Upstate toxicologist celebrated for shaping poison center services and training generations of clinicians.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 3:07:00 PM
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

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