July 13-24 Backpack and School Supplies Drive 

To benefit local children attending Mary Nelson’s Youth Day BBQ
For more information: 315-464-4845 or visit www.upstate.edu/backpack 

July 25 The Baldwin Cider Ride 

A 50-mile motorcycle ride to benefit The Baldwin Fund and Upstate Medical University’s research for breast cancer. Beak & Skiff, LaFayette, NY
For more information: 315-672-5288 or TheBaldwinFund.org

 

Lukie’s Holes Fore Hope Golf Open  - Canceled for 2020

August - Paige’s Butterfly Run (Virtual) 

Run/walk to benefit the Dr. William J. Waters Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at Golisano Children’s Hospital Clinton Square/Federal Building Plaza, Syracuse. For more information: 315-464-4416

Aug. 21 – 24  Xtreme Hike for Cystic Fibrosis 

This is a weekend event in Lake Placid hiking the Adirondack High Peaks. This annual event benefits
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and supports the families and patients cared for in the Golisano
Children’s Hospital Pulmonary and Cystic Fibrosis Center. For more information: Cindy Nappa, 315-464-6059 

Aug. 24 Community Giving Campaign begins 

Support Upstate’s campaign for the community! For more information: 315-464-4263. The campaign this year will be 100% e-pledge and will run from August 24 - October 31. 

Upstate at the State Fair – Canceled for 2020

TBD - Ride for Cancer Care 

A motorcycle ride supporting patients and families at Upstate Golisano and University Hospitals.
Canastota, NY. For more information: 315-464-4416

Sept. 20 - Aiming Fore the Cure  

To raise awareness and funds for The Baldwin Fund and Upstate Medical University’s research for breast cancer. Highland Park Golf Club, Auburn, NY. For more information: 315-345-3649

TBD - United Way of CNY Kickoff Cookoff 

Sept. 26 JDRF One Walk

To benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Long Branch Park, 395 Long Branch Road, Liverpool, NY 13090
Check-in: 9:00 am Walk Starts: 10:00 am
Length of walk: 5k Co-Captains Nickole Terek and Katie Fredenburg
For more information call 492-5375

Oct. 1 - Upstate Cancer Center Call In For Cancer

Hosted by the Upstate Foundation, Call In For Cancer is raising funds to support cancer patients in celebration of Upstate Cancer Center's 5th Anniversary. Join us and IHeart Media's, B104 hosts Tom and Becky broadcasting live, sharing stories of hope and encouragement. For more information: www.upstatefoundation.org or 315-464-4283

TBD -  Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 

Walk to benefit the American Cancer Society.
SRC Arena at OCC, Syracuse. For more information: 315-464-6065

Nov. 7 Extra Life 24 Hour Gaming Marathon   

Local gamers can register to play games and heal kids at Upstate Golisano with Extra Life! A 24 hour gaming marathon fundraiser. Presented by Upstate Foundation. For more information visit: www.extra-life.org/ or call 315-464-4416

Nov. 7 OttoTHON 

12-hour dance marathon benefiting sick & injured children at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital.

Location: Syracuse University. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/OttoTHONatSyracuseUniversity/ or call 315-464-4416

TBD - Big Red Thon 

12-hour dance marathon benefiting sick & injured children at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital.
Location: Cornell University. For more information call: 315-464-4416

TBD - Toy Drive 

To benefit local children. Sponsored by the College of Health Professions. For more information: 315-464-6903. 

Nov. 20 - Upstate Gala 

Hosted by the Upstate Foundation, this annual event celebrates Upstate, while raising funds for various

initiatives. Join us this year at the Oncenter, Syracuse,  For more information: UpstateFoundation.org/ Gala or 315-464-4416

TBD - Holiday Happening 

To celebrate the holidays and another year of your outstanding service and dedication to Upstate’s

mission, we hope you will join us for a festive Holiday Happening. Join us for breakfast or an afternoon treat and let us say thank you for all that you do. Location: Café 750 at Downtown Campus and the Community Café. For more information: 315-464-4263

Dec. TBD Christmas Bureau

The Salvation Army joins forces with hundreds of community groups and thousands of volunteers to
make magic happen for low-income families during Christmas Bureau Distribution Day. Location: OnCenter. For more information: 315-464-4836

For 2021 

October 22 - Go Red For Women Luncheon 

Janurary 20 - Syracuse Community Heart Walk Kickoff 

April 18 - 2021 Syracuse Heart Walk

The Upstate Foundation relies on volunteers to visit various Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’
retailers that support our pediatric patients. For more information, contact The Upstate Foundation:
315-464-4416 or www.facebook.com/upstatefoundation/

Blood Drives: Go to www.upstate.edu/blood for a complete list of dates and locations. To register online click here. 

Know someone who wants to volunteer at Upstate?

Volunteers at Upstate University Hospital may be students, professionals, or retirees. The most important
credentials are a desire to be of service and a willingness to accept an assignment based on the hospital's
needs. www.upstate.edu/volunteers for application deadlines, etc.