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
Upstate researchers help uncover how exercise protects the brain in Alzheimer’s disease
Study published in Nature Neuroscience sheds light on cell-specific responses to physical activity.
Thursday, June 19, 2025 2:54:00 PM
Upstate dean dashes for a cause, donates $765 in groceries to Upstate's Paley’s Pantry
Dr. Lawrence Chin races through Tops Market to support students facing food insecurity.
Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:06:00 PM
Upstate’s Mobile Mammography Van hits major milestone: 5,000 mammograms provided

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 4:05:00 PM
Upstate Cancer Center earns national accreditation for excellence in rectal cancer care
The accreditation is from the American College of Surgeons.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1:14:00 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
Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Stroke Awareness Night

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

Sprinkles of Support
Thursday, July 17, 2025

Putting for Purple
Saturday, July 26, 2025

Jeeps at the Beach
Saturday, August 3, 2025

Life Worth Living 5K Run & Walk
Saturday, August 16, 2025

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

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert
Satureday, October 18, 2025