SYRACUSE — Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse will use a $200,000 donation from Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund to benefit cancer care and research. Paige officials and family members presented the check to the Upstate Foundation and hospital officials in a brief ceremony on Dec. 29 in the Kinney Performance Center of Upstate Golisano Children’s […]
SYRACUSE — Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse will use a $200,000 donation from Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund to benefit cancer care and research.
Paige officials and family members presented the check to the Upstate Foundation and hospital officials in a brief ceremony on Dec. 29 in the Kinney Performance Center of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse, according to the Upstate Medical University website.
Since 1997, Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund (previously Paige’s Butterfly Run) has raised nearly $5 million to support pediatric-cancer care and research at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. The money provides direct assistance to families facing childhood cancer and blood disorders, helping cover expenses such as food, gas, medical costs, and supportive services, while also advancing clinical care and research initiatives.
“We are deeply grateful to Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund and its supporters for their continued commitment to our patients and families,” Dave Bartell, assistant VP for development at the Upstate Foundation for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, said in the announcement. “Their partnership makes a lasting difference by strengthening services that support families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.”
The Upstate Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Upstate Medical University and works to connect donor generosity with meaningful impact across patient care, education, and research.
Support from Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund has also contributed to research and innovation at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, including the purchase of specialized materials needed for national clinical studies evaluating new treatments for pediatric cancers.
“Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund experienced an extraordinary year of growth thanks to our generous supporters,” Chris Arnold, Paige’s father and co-chair of Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund board, said. “Our contribution affirms our commitment to walk with families from diagnosis through survivorship — and, in heartbreaking cases, bereavement. It is an honor to support both the families we serve and the extraordinary frontline team at the pediatric cancer center at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, in loving memory of Paige Yeomans Arnold, a precious life cut short.”
Also participating in the presentation was Paige’s mother, Ellen Yeomans, and Paige’s grandparents.
Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund honors the life of Paige Yeomans Arnold, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 1993 at age 6 and died a year later from complications related to a bone marrow transplant. The organization raises funds through multiple events throughout the year, including its signature annual event held each June.
“Support from Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund has a direct and meaningful impact on both patient care and research,” Dr. Melanie Comito, the Paige Yeomans Arnold endowed professor in pediatric oncology and division chief of the Waters Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at Upstate, said. “These resources help us advance innovative treatments while ensuring families receive the support they need throughout their journey.”
