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The Uplifting Athletes membership program is the foundation of a growing rare disease community. Members of Uplifting Athletes include rare disease patients, family members, friends, caregivers, doctors, researchers and supporters.

In partnership with the Maxwell Football Club, we are offering a joint "Crystal Membership," allowing fans to vote for national awards while receiving exclusive benefits from both organizations and financially supporting our respective missions. The benefits of membership include:

  • Receive exclusive college football updates from Uplifting Athletes
  • Get an authentic Uplifting Athletes wristband
  • Enjoy discounts on all Uplifting Athletes apparel/merchandise
  • All memberships are tax deductible
  • Vote for College & Professional Awards
  • Invitations to the Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala, Celebrity Golf Classic and more
  • Receive the Maxwell Momentum newsletter twice each week
  • And much more…

 

In partnership with the Maxwell Football Club, Uplifting Athletes presents the Rare Disease Champion Award, given annually to a leader in college football who realizes the position they’re in to help the rare disease community. In becoming a Crystal Member, you can help strengthen an organization that serves over 30 million Americans battling rare diseases.Together, We Are Stronger!

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Extrarenal Rhabdoid Tumor
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Uplifting Athletes Blog

President Barack Obama welcomes Hoffman family and 2012 Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion Rex Burkhead to White House

April 29, 2013
University of Nebraska
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