Mark Herzlich

The Journey of Mark Herzlich

Submitted by jaimef on Sun, 2011-11-20 21:06

Mark Herzlich

Friday, October 21, 2011

Jaime Fettrow

http://www.bcinterruption.com/2011/10/21/2505246/buick-human-highlight-reel-mark...

Mark Herzlich, Boston College

by Jeff Martyn on Oct 21, 2011 4:52 PM EDT in Boston College Football

At Boston College games for years to come, you will see people wearing #94 Mark Herzlich jerseys. Most athletes are known for what they do or did on the field, some are more well known because of what they did off the field, but Mark is best known for what he did to get back on the field.

Herzlich Brings Out the Stars to the Liberty Mutual Invitational

Submitted by jaimef on Sat, 2011-07-09 08:38

Friday, July 08, 2011

Tom Lakin, ESPN

http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/index?id=6749284

by Tom Lakin/ESPN.com

PLYMOUTH, Mass. -- Asked Wednesday before the start of his second annual celebrity golf tournament whether he is a big golfer, former Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich let loose a hearty laugh.

"I am a big golfer, about 6-4, 250," he said, "but I'm not a good golfer. I'm not very good, but I don't really care. I have fun with it."

Warren Eslinger & Caitlin Taylor, Mechanicsburg, PA.

Submitted by mediabarn on Tue, 2010-11-16 12:52

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Warren Eslinger & Caitlin Taylor, Mechanicsburg, PA.Warren (18) and Caitlin (17) were only freshman when they were inspired by a teacher’s fight with kidney cancer and came up with an idea for their senior project. With the help of some friends, they decided to launch a fundraising event to benefit the Penn State Football Uplifting Athletes. By supporting this university chapter, they were helping kidney cancer patients (like their teacher Mr.

Lori Todaro, Newville, PA

Submitted by mediabarn on Tue, 2010-11-16 12:51

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Lori Todaro, Newville, PAWithout treatment paid for by the National Institutes of Health, Lori’s son Nino might be unable to walk. Other than a small chest port under his shirt that allows doctors to administer his drugs, the eight-year-old’s body gives little indication of the rare and debilitating periodic fever syndrome (PFS) he suffers from. For now, Nino will continue receiving the experimental drug cocktail that allows him to attend school every day and play sports.

Alison and Eric Willie, Happy Valley, OR.

Submitted by mediabarn on Tue, 2010-11-16 12:30

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Alison and Eric Willie, Happy Valley, OR.

When Jon and Carol Willie took their kids Alison (12) and Eric (7) cross-country to lobby at Congress for Kidney Cancer Day, they were surprised by what they learned. One of the staffers they met was shocked that the newest drug was not being covered by insurance…until they said it was for kidney cancer. The staffer quickly explained that it was not a “popular cancer.” Eric offered the staffer a green bracelet (for kidney cancer) before they left, but the staffer politely declined because they cannot accept gifts. Aft

Uplifting Stories

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More than 30-million Americans are affected by a rare disease. Yet, a diagnosis of any kind can make one feel isolated. Uplifting Athletes wants you to know you are not alone. We want to share inspirational stories from those affected by a rare disease, whether it's directly or indirectly. Maybe you have some advice for others or have raised awareness for a disease. Here are some of our favorites, but we are always looking for more! Feel free to send us your most inspirational stories. We'll post them here! Email

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