Golisano Children's Alliance
Launched in 2025 by philanthropist Tom Golisano, the Golisano Children’s Alliance is a national initiative dedicated to elevating pediatric care across the United States. The Alliance provides strategic funding and brings together leading children’s hospitals to expand services, strengthen collaboration, and ensure that children and families have access to the highest quality medical care close to home. Together, Alliance members are building a nationally recognized network that exemplifies excellence, dignity, and innovation in pediatric health care, improving outcomes for children and families nationwide.
The Golisano Children’s Alliance includes 12 children’s hospitals across the United States, with the intent to welcome additional partners as the initiative grows.
Mission
The Golisano Children’s Alliance is dedicated to elevating pediatric care by expanding services, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring that children and families have access to the highest quality medical attention close to home.
Vision
To build a nationally recognized network of children’s hospitals that exemplifies excellence, dignity, and innovation in pediatric healthcare. Through collaboration, shared learning, and the enduring Golisano commitment to generosity and quality, we envision a future where every child receives world-class care, regardless of where they live.
Core Values
Excellence
Collaboration
Accessibility
Compassion
Innovation & Learning
Stewardship
Hospitals
Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center
Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital at SUNY Upstate Medical University
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Lee Health
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
Golisano Medical Center at Connecticut Children’s
Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital
University of Maryland Golisano Children’s Hospital
Golisano Children’s Hospital at University of Vermont Health
WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital
Arkansas Children’s Golisano Campus
Why Create an Alliance?
When Tom Golisano made his first major gift to the University of Rochester—establishing what is now the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Rochester—his generosity transformed what was possible for children navigating illness and injury.
Inspired by the progress and innovation he witnessed, Tom continued to expand his impact through transformative gifts in Southwest Florida, Syracuse, and most recently, Buffalo.
While his philanthropic focus has long centered on Upstate New York and Southwest Florida, the creation of the Golisano Children’s Alliance marks an exciting new chapter: extending this impact to ensure equitable access to exceptional pediatric care across the country.
Alliance Goals
The Golisano Children’s Alliance brings together hospitals united by a shared vision—to strengthen care, collaboration, and innovation. Together, members will:
- Foster collaboration among children’s hospitals
- Enhance care for children and families
- Increase research opportunities and knowledge sharing
- Share best practices and proven models of care
- Advocate for equitable reimbursement and improved policy
A Shared Commitment
Through the Alliance, participating hospitals will work collectively to build a top-tier, collaborative health system—one where knowledge, innovation, and compassion are shared freely. An annual symposium will bring all Alliance hospitals together, with ongoing meetings and working groups throughout the year to ensure cohesion, progress, and impact.