50 years of service. Countless lives impacted.

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...

 
 

1,300+

Unique healthcare funds covering all aspects of the Foundation’s mission

$10.4 Million

2025 awards, scholarships and grants – to benefit patients, students, researchers, the community

News

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Upstate surprises beloved volunteer Matthew Byrne to celebrate 30 years of service
Byrne honored for more than 7,500 hours spent comforting children and supporting families at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital.
Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:48:00 PM

Skin health is topic for Upstate’s Walk with a Doc Aug. 8
Ramsay-Sami Farah, MD, FAAD, chief of dermatology at Upstate, will lead off walk at 9 a.m .
Thursday, August 6, 2026 11:44:00 AM

Upstate University Hospital earns national recognition for excellence in stroke, heart failure and resuscitation care
Multiple American Heart Association awards recognize Upstate's commitment to delivering the latest evidence-based treatment for patients with stroke, heart failure and cardiac arrest.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 4:27:00 PM

Record-breaking Upstate Open “drives” lasting impact for diabetes care and research
Record $535,075 raised as nearly 500 golfers support the Joslin Diabetes Center's mission of patient care, research, education and outreach.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 9:45:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Power of Us – Employee Giving Program
Upstate Open: July 30
Towsley ProAm: August 31
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – August: 7 Eleven, Ace Hardware, Love's Travel Stops, Speedway

3 Rivers Car Cruz-In: Wednesdays through September; weather permitting

Joey's Wish Putt Putt: August 15 & 16

Clark Burn Center trivia night: September 18

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17