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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SUNY College of Optometry and Upstate to host free vision and breast cancer screenings at the New York State Fair
Vision screening is set for Sept. 2 with breast cancer screening set for Sept 2 and 3.
Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:51:00 PM
Upstate medical students learn lifesaving bleeding-control skills
First-year students learn essential bleeding-control techniques and can go on to become instructors, extending the program’s reach into Central New York communities.
Thursday, August 27, 2026 7:52:00 PM
New guideline aims to protect long-term health of cardiac sonographers
Upstate’s Cynthia Taub, MD, president of the American Society of Echocardiography, highlights recommendations aimed at preventing work-related injuries among cardiac sonographers.
Thursday, August 27, 2026 3:00:00 PM
It’s a white coat weekend for Upstate Medical University students
More than 500 students in the College of Health Professions, College of Nursing and the Norton College of Medicine will receive their traditional white coat.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 12:27:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Power of Us – Employee Giving Program
Towsley ProAm: August 31
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon: October 3
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – August: 7 Eleven, Ace Hardware, Love's Travel Stops, Speedway

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

Clark Burn Center trivia night: September 18

PGA REACH CNY Birdie Bash: September 28

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17