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...

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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

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Three complete summer chaplain internship at Upstate Medical University
Interns from around the world gain hands-on spiritual care experience through Central New York’s only accredited clinical pastoral education program.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 11:03:00 AM

Transformational gift redefines medical school scholarships at Upstate
A gift from the Blau family provides full-tuition scholarships to 11 New York medical students, honoring a physician’s legacy and eliminating financial barriers to a medical education.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 3:20:00 PM

Upstate researcher awarded $3.1 million NIH grant to advance understanding of severe dengue infections
Dr. Adam Waickman’s NIH-funded study aims to reveal how a second dengue infection becomes life-threatening—and to develop tools that could transform global diagnostics, vaccines, and care.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 2:40:00 PM

Upstate to welcome more than 400 future caregivers at white coat ceremonies
Students from the Colleges of Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing will don the symbolic white coat, marking the start of their healthcare journeys.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 11:35:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

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 – August
7-Eleven, Love’s, Marriott Hotels & Resorts

3 Rivers Cruz-in
Wednesdays through September, weather permitting

MOST Do-Good Dollar Days
Review list for Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
August 28-31, 2025

Upstate Golisano – Sweet 16 Shop and Give
View full list of local companies participating

Upstate Golisano – Sweet 16 Giving Days
Tuesday & Wednesday, September 9 & 10, 2025

Paige’s Butterfly Run Toast for Gold
Friday, September 12, 2025

Paige’s Butterfly Run NY Childhood Cancer Summit
Saturday, September 13, 2025

Lisa Smith Memorial Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 13, 2025

Dining in a Field of Dreams
Sunday, September 14, 2025

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

Clark Burn Center Trivia
Friday, September 26, 2025

Pouring with a Purpose
Saturday, September 27, 2025

Mountain Top Mimosas
Sunday, October 5, 2025

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert
Saturday, October 18, 2025