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
Lisa Lai, MD, and Anna Shapiro, MD, named to lead Upstate Breast Cancer Program
Breast cancer specialists bring complementary surgical and radiation oncology expertise to lead Upstate Cancer Center’s multidisciplinary program.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:16:00 AM

Air Upstate opens new Drone Port in Syracuse
New facility will serve as home base for Upstate’s growing medical drone network
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:23:00 PM

Florida dengue outbreak highlights importance of Upstate research
Upstate researchers are studying dengue from multiple angles, from vaccine development and controlled human infection to the virus’s interaction with the immune system.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 2:27:00 PM

Breast cancer is focus of Walk with a Doc Oct. 3
Dr. Anna Shapiro, co-director of the Upstate Breast Cancer Program, will lead the Saturday morning walk.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:36:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Nursing Alumni Association: Whitney Lecturship: October 7-9
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – October: Love's Travel Stops, Price Chopper, Speedway, Spirit Halloween, Tops Friendly Markets

Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon: October 3

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17

Upstate Charity Curling Fundraiser: November 7