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 expands Onondaga Promise Scholarship Program across all colleges
Initiative now provides comprehensive financial support for eligible Onondaga Nation students pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, health professions, and graduate studies.
Friday, June 5, 2026 5:59:00 AM
Upstate brings advanced heart imaging and heartflow technology to Liverpool
Upstate’s Liverpool cardiology practice now offers Coronary CTA enhanced by Heartflow, providing detailed 3D heart imaging, earlier detection of coronary artery disease, and more personalized treatment planning closer to home.
Friday, June 5, 2026 5:50:00 AM
Upstate’s Andrew Craig, PhD, named incoming editor of flagship behavior analysis journal
The associate professor and researcher will become editor-in-chief of the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior in 2027, one of the youngest editors in the publication’s history.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 11:59:00 AM
Upstate Cancer Center celebrates 29th annual National Cancer Survivors Day at Syracuse Mets game June 5
More than 1,100 survivors and guests will gather at NBT Bank Stadium Friday for a parade, first pitch, and community celebration honoring life beyond cancer.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 7:21:00 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

Paige’s Butterfly Run: June 6

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