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
Key fundraiser to support pediatric cancer care at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital steps off June 7
Paige’s Butterfly Run has provided more than $5 million in support to Upstate since 1997.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 11:10:00 AM
Upstate Foundation honors Tom Golisano’s $20 million in support and celebrates $7.1 million raised for youth mental health
Visit marked Golisano's first to Upstate since the opening of Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in 2009.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 8:01:00 PM
Upstate ranked among best in nation for pediatric care
Pediatric services are provided by Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, which features more than 100 pediatric specialists in over 40 specialities, delivering cutting-edge patient care, education, research, technological innovations, and clinical trials.
Monday, June 2, 2025 11:22:00 AM
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

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 – June
DQ Grill & Chill, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Speedway, Tops Friendly Markets, Walmart

3 Rivers Cruz-in
Wednesdays through September, weather permitting

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

Dunkin' Iced Coffee Day
Wednesday, June 18, 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