Category Archives: foundation

Cancer survivors, patients make their marks on the Upstate Cancer Center

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

Visitors to Upstate University Hospital get an up-close view of the construction at the Upstate Cancer Center. The now towering framework began rising out of the ground a little more than a year ago. Early this morning, its final steel … Continue reading →

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Mustaches and Cancer?

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Mustaches and cancer. Staplers and garden hoses. Shopping carts and mud puddles. Pudding and unicorns. No, we’re not playing some random word association game. (Hint: there’s no association with those last three.) But mustaches and cancer? YES! Stick with me, … Continue reading →

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Families affected by autism enjoyed puppets, magic at “Lions and Tigers and Birds” celebration

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

Michael, a 9-year-old boy from Camillus, smiled as he described being on stage with a magician: “It was really, really cool.” The magician was part of the Nov. 3 “Lions & Tigers & Birds, Oh My!” celebration for the Margaret L. … Continue reading →

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Patient raises money in honor of her cancer doctor

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

A patient appreciative of her doctor, Thomas E. Coyle MD is raising money for brain cancer research at Upstate. Debbie Gregg of Cazenovia is about halfway to her goal of raising $35,000 in honor of Coyle and his dedication to … Continue reading →

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Sam’s Club BBQ benefits Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

Sam’s Club employees Andrea Decicco (center) and Aleandron  Tolbert (right) are grilling hamburgers and hot dogs to raise money for the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. This multi-day barbeque, held outside the Erie Blvd. East store, is part of Sam’s Club’s … Continue reading →

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Making miracles in the month of May

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

At Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, miracles are not just seen in positive patient outcomes or the ability to send a once debilitated child home with their family. One of the greatest miracles we witness is the outpouring of caring and … Continue reading →

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Soup to Nuts for Cancer Care

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

How do you help battle cancer and enjoy a quick lunch at the same time? One way is to get a few co-workers and spouses together, host a “Soup to Nuts” buffet, and invite 100 hungry office workers to give … Continue reading →

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Sickle Cell Awareness

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

September is sickle cell awareness month and the People’s AME Zion Church of Syracuse is  educating the community and raising  money for children affected by the disease. Upstate’s Sharon Bauer RN gave a talk on sickle cell disease at the … Continue reading →

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Summer events raise money for health services at Upstate

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

A variety of community events in recent months have brought in more than $232,000 for health services at Upstate. * A golf tournament called Lukie’s Holes for Hope, held July 16 at Woodcrest Golf Club between the villages of Manlius … Continue reading →

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