Press Releases

2022

Nov 9, 2022 – News Release – Golisano Foundation Awards $1.65 Million Five-Year Grant to WXXI Public Media to Expand the Move To Include Initiative

Sep 20, 2022 – News Release – 2022 Global Golisano Health Leadership Awards Presented in New York at Global Inclusive Health Summit

Sep 13, 2022 – News Release – Special Olympics and Golisano Foundation to Host Global Inclusive Health Leadership Summit and Present Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards

2021

Sep 16, 2021 – News Release – Tom Golisano Gifts $30 Million to Special Olympics to Expand Critical Health Services Globally for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Mar 2, 2021 – News Release—Golisano Foundation, Special Olympics and Best Buddies Kick Off Spread the Word Inclusion Campaign

2020

Jul 27, 2020 -- News Release -- Golisano Foundation Awards $229,500 to 10 Organizations in Western New York and Southwest Florida in 4th Round of COVID-19 Response Grants

Jul 16, 2020 -- New Release -- Roswell Park, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Tom Golisano Team up to Make Cancer Care More Accessible in Niagara 

Jun 22, 2020 -- News Release—Golisano Foundation Awards $416,000 in Third Round of COVID-19 Response Grants

May, 28, 2020 -- News Release—Golisano Foundation Awards $265,500 in Second Round of COVID-19 Response Grants

May 14, 2020 -- News Release—Golisano Foundation Awards $426,000 in First Round of COVID-19 Response Grants

Mar 4, 2020 -- Media Advisory—Today is International Spread the Word Inclusion Day!

Mar 1, 2020 -- Media Advisory—Today! First-Ever Festival of Inclusion Will Spread the Word Inclusion

Feb 26, 2020 -- Media Advisory—This Sunday! First-Ever Festival of Inclusion on March 1st Will Spread the Word Inclusion

Feb 5, 2020 -- News Release— First Ever Festival of Inclusion Announced - Will Kick off this Year's Spread the Word Inclusion Campaign

Jan 14, 2020 - Media Advisory—Free Screening Today at 6PM of New Film that Challenges IQ Testing & Limits Placed on People with Intellectual Disabilities

2019

November 20, 2019--Tom Golisano Gives $1.5 Million to Build New $2 Million Medical Oncology Center at Niagara Falls Memorial to Improve Access to Cancer Treatment for People in Niagara Region

November 7, 2019--Golisano Foundation Launches Bailey and Friends to Support Animal Welfare for Cats and Dogs

October 21, 2019 -- Nazareth College, Special Olympics New York, and the Golisano Foundation Announced Grand Opening of the Golisano Training Center at Nazareth College

September 27, 2019-- Tom Golisano Gives $3 Million to Establish Center for Special Needs at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital

September 26, 2019--The Golisano Foundation to Make a Special Announcement at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital 10th Birthday Celebration Friday Sep 27

Sep 12, 2019-- Media Advisory - Sep 12, 2019 - Operation Topaz - Tom Golisano Donates Use of Yacht Laurel to Provide Disaster and Humanitarian Relief for the Bahamas - Bringing 30 Tons of Supplies and Rescuing 50 Dogs

May 10, 2019 --National Healthcare Conference Starts Today in Rochester on Improving Healthcare for People with Disabilities

April 30, 2019 -- National Healthcare Conference on Improving Healthcare for People with Disabilities to be Held Next Week in Rochester - Hosted by AADMD and Golisano Foundation

Mar 13, 2019 -- Ann Costello Presents Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards at Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi

Mar 12, 2019 -- Golisano Foundation and Lions Club Intl Foundation Sponsor Global Inclusive Health Forum Wednesday March 13 at Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi to Focus on Ending Unjust Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Mar 7, 2019 -- Ann Costello to Speak at Global Health Inclusion Forum and Present Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards at Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi

Mar 6, 2019 -- Today the Golisano Foundation and Community Kick Off Spread the Word: Inclusion Day

Mar 4, 2019 -- Golisano Foundation and Community Help Launch Updated Campaign––Spread the Word: Inclusion

Feb 25, 2019 -- Tom Golisano to Receive First Ever St. Luke Philanthropy Award From Ave Maria University in Florida

2018

Dec 7, 2018 -- Rochester Pediatric Dentist Dr. Abrahim Caroci to Receive Special Olympics 2018 Golisano Health Leadership Award for New York State

Nov 7, 2018 -- Tom Golisano Withdrawing His Support For Performing Arts Center in Rochester

Jun 20, 2018 -- The Summit Center to Unveil $3.7 Million Capital Campaign Golisano Foundation & M&T Charitable Foundation to announce major gifts

Jun 14, 2018 -- Golisano Training Center Groundbreaking is Thursday June 14 at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY

May 7, 2018 -- Golisano Foundation is Expanding Giving to Agencies in Southwest Florida Serving People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Mar 12, 2018 -- Golisano Foundation is Expanding Geographic Target Area to Include all of NYS OPWDD Region 1

Mar 7, 2018 -- Today! Spread the Word to End the R-Word Day Pledge Activities Going on All Across Community

Feb 22, 2018 -- Golisano Foundation is Expanding Geographic Target Area to Include all of NYS OPWDD Region 1

Feb 21, 2018 -- Golisano Foundation and Community are Preparing for Annual Spread the Word to End the R Word Campaign

Jan 16, 2018 -- Tom Golisano Launching New Campaign - Tax My Property Fairly - to Help Homeowners in Upstate New York Fight for Fair Property Taxes 

2017

Oct 19, 2017 -- Tom Golisano gives $5 million for new Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Center 

Oct 13, 2017 -- RIT to Honor Tom Golisano's Contributions as Champion of Global Health at Celebration on October 20 

May 16, 2017 -- Golisano Autism Center to be Built in Rochester

April 1, 2017-- Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida Hosts Grand Opening Today

March 27, 2017 -- Media and Community to Get a Sneak Peak of America's Newest Children's Hospital

March 8, 2017 -- Golisano Foundation Director Ann Costello to Present First Ever Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards to Seven for Exceptional Global Health Work at Special Olympics World Games in Austria

March 1, 2017 -- Today! Spread the Word to End the R Word Pledge Activities Going on All Across the Region

February 15, 2017 -- Golisano Foundation and Community to Launch Biggest Campaign to Date to Spread the Word to End the R Word

2016

December 5, 2016 -- Tom Golisano and Golisano Foundation Recognized on Forbes' "Philanthropy's Big Bets for Social Change" List recognizes most promising philanthropic gifts aimed at  solving global social problems 

October 13, 2016 -- Dr. Stephen Sulkes Receives First Special Olympics New York Golisano Health Leadership Award for Advancing Inclusive Health for People with Intellectual Disabilities 

October 11, 2016 -- Special Olympics New York to Present Dr. Stephen Sulkes with Top Health Honor 

September 13, 2016 --Philanthropist Tom Golisano and Special Olympics Launch New Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards to Recognize Significant Progress Made in Increasing Access to Health for People with Intellectual Disabilities 

July 22, 2016 -- Western NY Flash, Special Olympics Teams Representing Buffalo and Rochester, and Starbridge are Promoting Inclusion and End the R-Word at this Saturday's Game 

June 9, 2016 -- Golisano Center for Community Health Opens Today at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center

June 3, 2016 -- Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Golisano Foundation to Dedicate Golisano Center for Community Health on Thursday June 9th 

March 2, 2015 -- Today is National R-word Awareness Day Rochester is Leading the Way to Spread the Word to End the R-word

February 17, 2016 -- Rochester is Leading the Way to Spread the Word to End the R-Word on March 2

2015

October 16, 2015 -- Last 3 Days! To See Positive Exposure Photography Exhibition

October 15, 2015 -- Move to Include Awards at 30th Anniversary Celebration on October 15 

October 14, 2015 -- B. Thomas Golisano archives find home at RIT Collection shares philanthropist's professional and public service experiences

October 8, 2015 -- Golisano Foundation to Recognize Six with Move to Include Awards and Honor Grant Recipient Organizations at 30th Anniversary Celebration on October 15

October 5, 2015 -- Tom Golisano to Be Honored by Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center

September 30, 2015 -- Reminder of Media Preview of Positive Exposure Exhibition Is October 1 

September 24, 2015 -- Invitation to Positive Exposure Exhibition Preview October 1 

September 24, 2015 -- Tom Golisano and Golisano Foundation to be Honored by The Arc (National) with Award for Support of People with Intellectual Disabilities

September 22, 2015 -- Prepare to Be Inspired! Positive Exposure Photography Exhibition Opens October 2 at George Eastman House

August 12, 2015 -- Positive Exposure Photographic Exhibition Featuring People with Intellectual Disabilities to Premiere in Rochester at George Eastman House

August 14, 2015 -- Positive Exposure Photographer in Rochester Monday and Tuesday to Shoot Exhibit that Will Premiere in Rochester at George Eastman House 

July 26, 2015 -- Special Olympics Receives Largest Gift in 47-Year History -- Golisano Foundation Commits $25 Million to Change the Game and Improve Global Access to Health Care for People with Intellectual Disabilities Gift is Also Tom Golisano and his Foundation's Largest Single

July 25, 2015 -- Special Olympics Receives Largest Gift in 47-Year History -- Golisano Foundation Commits $25 Million to Change the Game and Improve Global Access to Health Care for People with Intellectual Disabilities

July 23, 2015 -- Foundation Director Ann Costello Director to Speak and Participate in Several Events at Special Olympics 2015 World Summer Games

June 5, 2015 -- Renowned Developmental Medicine Expert to Address Conference on New Models for Caring for People with Intellectual Disabilities Tuesday June 9 at Niagara Falls Memorial Conference Sponsored by Golisano Foundation

April 30, 2015 -- Tom Golisano Hosting 120 + Special Olympics Athletes Who Will Compete in Annual State Equestrian Championship in Florida Friday & Saturday May 1, 2

April 17, 2015 -- Construction Begins at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on New Golisano Center for Community Health

March 3, 2015 -- Wednesday March 4 is National R-Word Awareness Day Events Scheduled all around Rochester to Spread the Word to End the R-Word (Retarded)

March 2, 2015 -- Rochester is Spreading the Word to End the R-Word 

2014

November 19, 2014 -- Year 2 Data Shows that Healthy Communities Initiative Launched with $12 Million from Tom Golisano Has Narrowed the Health Care Gap for People with Intellectual Disabilities  

September 17, 2014 -- Tom Golisano Makes Gift of $3.5 Million to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center to Build New Center for Community Health for People with Special Needs 

September 16, 2014 -- Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center & Golisano Foundation to Make Major Announcement Wednesday September 17th at News Conference

May 13, 2014 -- Special Olympics and Golisano Foundation Team up with Eastman Institute for Oral Health for First "A Day for Special Smiles," Providing Needed Dental Treatment to People with Intellectual Disabilities

April 9, 2014 -- WXXI and the Golisano Foundation Launch Initiative to "Move To Include" People with Disabilities

March 4, 2014 -- Rochester Rallies with Events Tomorrow March 5th to Spread the Word to End the R-Word Wheelchair dancing, group photo of 800 and more!

March 3, 2014 -- Rochester Rallies with Events on Wednesday March 5th to Spread the Word to End the R-Word

February 27, 2015 -- Many Rochester Events Scheduled to Spread the Word to End the R-Word

2013

September 24, 2013 -- President of the Republic of Malawi to Host the First-ever African Leaders Forum on Intellectual Disability