Keeping our communities healthy

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
Rethinking psychiatry: Upstate’s Şerife Tekin champions the human side of mental health
In new book, "Reclaiming the Self in Psychiatry: Centering Personal Narratives for a Humanist Science," Tekin calls for humanist revolution in psychiatry.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:22:00 PM
Shaping the future of medicine: AI takes spotlight at Upstate’s Health Professions Research Retreat
June 2 event will feature presentations on the role of AI in cardiac imaging and infectious diseases, among others.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 12:31:00 PM
Vascular sleuth unlocks origins of congenital limb deficiencies—beyond thalidomide
The review, authored by two Upstate faculty and published in Birth Defects Research, calls for a shift in the way that congenital limb anomalies are classified and studied.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 11:56:00 AM
Maryellen Sheridan of Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital named president of American Pediatric Surgical Nursing Association
Sheridan, an Upstate College of Nursing alumna, will serve for two years as president of the 1,000-member organization.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 10:11:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

Upstate Towlsey Pro-Am
Monday, June 23, 2025

Upstate Open
Thursday, July 31, 2025

Upstate Walk Run for Kids
Saturday, September 27, 2025

Upstate Legacy Society Luncheon
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Call In for Cancer
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Upstate Gala
Friday, November 21, 2025

Community events

Shop & Give – May
7Brew, Auburn Community FCU, Circle K, Costco, Kinney Drugs, Speedway

3 Rivers Cruz-in
Wednesdays, May – Sept, weather permitting

Bear Team Silent Action
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Swing Away Epilepsy
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Golf Tournament & Buffet Lunch

Syracuse Mets
Friday, June 6, 2025 – National Cancer Survivors Night
Saturday, June 7, 2025 – Safe Kids Day
Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Stroke Awareness Night

Paige’s Butterfly Run
Saturday, June 7, 2025

Drag us to Dinner
Saturday, June 21, 2025

Joey's Wish 3rd Annual Walk
Sunday, June 22, 2025

Back the Blue and Red
Motorcyle Run: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Golf Tournament: Sunday, July 13, 2025

Connor’s Way Run/Walk
Sunday, September 21, 2025