Upstate Foundation Signature events and partner community events

Signature events

2024 Upstate Walk Run for Kids  Join us at Otsiningo Park in Binhgamton to benefit kids and families at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. 5K Run WSATF-certified, 2-mile Walk, plus Fun Run for kids.

Register to walk or run

 

2024 Upstate Call In for Cancer The Upstate Foundation's fifth annual Call In for Cancer, in partnership with iHeartMedia, Inc., will broadcast live on 570WSYR, Y94, and CNY Central – sharing stories of hope and encouragement and how you can be a part of helping Upstate Cancer Center patients.

sponsor or donate

 

2024 Upstate Gala  Each fall, the Upstate Foundation hosts its premiere signature event, Upstate Gala. During its 45-year history, this gala has raised nearly $10 million to impact patient care, education, research, and community health and well-being. 

Become a Sponsor

 

Upstate Foundation events

Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital Birthday Giving Days
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Virtual

Upstate Walk Run for Kids
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Binghamton

Upstate Call In for Cancer
Thursday, October 17, 2024

Upstate Gala
Friday, November 22, 2024
Syracuse

Community events

Shop & Give
In store retail campaigns

One Square Mile of Hope
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Inlet

Clams 4 Cures Clambake
Saturday, September 14, 2024
North Syracuse

Ruari Sparkle Tutu Trot
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Auburn

Clark Burn Center Trivia Night
Friday, September 20, 2024
Syracuse

Bob Hare Memorial Kickball Tourney
Saturday, September 21, 2024
North Syracuse

Skaneateles Cares Car Club – Lake Ontario
Sunday, September 22, 2024

Harvey's Garden Charity Monday
Monday, September 30, 2024
Syracuse

Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Charity of Choice: Upstate Golisano Hospital 
Binghamton or Virtual

Rock Out for Sock Out Cancer
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Binghamton

Charity Curling
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Utica

 

Information about the Upstate Foundation signature events

Annual signature events hosted by the Upstate Foundation raise substantial funds for targeted needs, with support from the community, corporate sponsors, volunteers, participants, and Upstate employees and departments.

2024 Valentine Ball for All!
Beneficiary: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Fund 

2024 Radiothon for Kids
Beneficiary: Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital – Funds raised this year will be used primarily for unmet needs like meals and gas cards for families with hospitalized children, car seats when needed, and items for the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital Child Life Program—iPads, Chrome books, kiddie transport vehicles.
Gross proceeds: over $196,000

2024 Upstate Towsley Pro-Am 
Beneficiary: Clark Burn Center at Upstate University Hospital
Gross proceeds: over $245,000

2024 Upstate Open
Beneficiary: Pediatric and adult cancer care at the Upstate Cancer Center, and cancer research at Upstate Medical University
Gross proceeds: $320,000

 2024 Upstate Walk Run for Kids – Southern Tier
Beneficiary: Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
Gross proceeds: 

2024 Upstate Call In for Cancer 
Beneficiary: Unmet needs for patients treated at the Upstate Cancer Center
Gross proceeds: 

2024 Upstate Gala
Beneficiary: Upstate Medical University’s Department of Emergency Medicine
Gross proceeds: 

Thank you to ongoing community events

Each year, community organizations from across Upstate Medical University’s service area hold events and fundraisers that benefit patient care, education and research. These organizations and the events they conduct are varied in nature, as are the causes they support, yet they all share the values of ingenuity, commitment and generosity.

The Upstate Foundation shares information before and after events in support of individuals, organizations and companies. Follow us on Facebook at The Upstate Foundation.

If you are interested in organizing a fundraiser, please call 315-464-4416.