Rare Diseases

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A rare disease affects fewer than 200,000 Americans and typically lacks financial incentive to make and market new treatments.  However, the National institutes of Health (NIH) have identified over 7,000 different rare diseases affecting a total of nearly 30 million Americans.

The rare disease cause is a perfect fit for college football.  With an average of 1 out of 10 Americans affected by a rare disease, it is relevant to someone on every team.  With such a wide range of different rare diseases, each team can personalize the cause to them.  And with each disease affecting such a small population, even the smallest contribution can make the biggest difference.

Uplifting Athletes is the catalyst between college football and rare diseases.  Our active engagement of current football student-athletes creates a voice for the rare disease community and a charitable alliance for the sport.