Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital – Give Now

Donations to Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital help provide essential funding for programs and services aimed at enhancing the well-being of pediatric patients, often beyond the traditional health care model.

Donate Now to the Children’s Hospital

Doll with a prosthetic leg… 

You never think it will be your child. Accidents happen in the news, to other people. But sometimes, accidents do happen. And it’s a blessing to have a children’s hospital nearby.

A family from Trumansburg, NY, experienced this firsthand when 4-year-old Natalee was accidentally backed over by a lawn mower. Natalee was airlifted to Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital which has the only Level 1 trauma center in the region.

“The hospital staff knew that it was the worst day of our lives,” said Michelle, Natalee’s mom. “They all showed so much care and empathy. We wouldn’t have gotten through that time without them.”

Little Natalee’s life had been altered permanently in an instant. A surgeon spoke to the family about the operation that was necessary and the next steps in her care. A Child Life specialist helped explain the situation in an understandable way for Natalee, even making a doll with a prosthetic leg so that it would look just like her.

At the time, it was unknown when Natalee would walk again. She was never told she couldn’t do anything, just “not yet.” However, Natalee’s indomitable spirit prevailed throughout the recovery process and her mom reports with tears in her eyes that a year later, Natalee is running, jumping, dancing, riding a pony, and playing soccer and dressing up.

“I credit all of this to the care she received at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital last year,” Michelle said. “The best gift anyone can give is a donation to the hospital so they can continue to provide care and resources for children all over.”

Many ways to donate

Within the “Designation” drop-down menu on the donation form below you can choose from a list of funds or choose “other” and enter the area you would like your gift to benefit.

Online: use form below

Your can also call us directly at: 315-464-4416
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm EST.

If you'd like to mail your donation, please send check to:
Upstate Foundation
750 E. Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210
Make check payable to: Upstate Foundation