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
From clot removal to vision repair: CNYBAC unveils 2025 medical device innovators
Teams selected for the Medical Device Innovation Challenge will receive expert guidance in working to commercialize their technology ideas.
Monday, May 19, 2025 10:42:00 AM
Upstate earns prestigious R2 Carnegie classification for high research activity
Substantial research growth places Upstate among 139 leading institutions nationwide.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 12:09:00 PM
Tick season expected to be the worst yet, says Upstate expert
Saravanan Thangamani, PhD, says Babesia and Anaplasma-positive ticks has been steadily increasing over the past few years.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:53:00 PM
Upstate’s Andrew Craig, PhD, named SUNY Chancellor’s Horizon Award winner for faculty research and scholarship
Craig is one of only 10 SUNY faculty who have been honored with this inaugural award.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:59:00 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
Golf Tournament: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Buffet Lunch: Sunday, June 1, 2025

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