PSU Chapter News

Monday, March 05, 2012

Penn State's 10th Annual "Lift For Life" -- July 13

The 10th Annual Penn State chapter of Uplifting Athletes "Lift For Life" is set for Friday, July 13, with proceeds again benefiting the Kidney Cancer Association. The popular event will be held from 5-7 p.m. on July 13 during the Central...

Friday, March 02, 2012

Penn State University

Support PSU Chapter at 7th Annual Mike Shimko Memorial Golf Tournament - May 19

For JoAnn Shimko and her son, raising money for the Penn State Chapter of Uplifting Athletes with a golf tournament was the perfect way to honor her late husband, Mike. Mike was diagnosed with kidney cancer at 50; he passed away shortly...

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Penn State University

The Nittany Nation Healing Process

Article appeared in the Patriot News - By STEFANIE LOH, The Patriot-News

Fall...

Monday, October 10, 2011

Penn State University

PSU Chapter Honors VIP Donors

The Penn State chapter of Uplifting Athletes says thank you to some of its most generous donors. More than 30 people attended a donor appreciation luncheon on Sunday, October 9th at Penn State. This past July, the chapter raised more...

Saturday, July 09, 2011

Penn State University

9th Annual Penn State "Lift For Life" Raises More Than $100,000

The Ninth Annual Penn State Uplifting Athletes “Lift For Life” was a huge success on Friday, drawing more than one thousand fans and lifting the 2011 total to nearly $95,000 raised to benefit the Kidney Cancer Association.

As of Saturday...

Friday, July 01, 2011

Penn State University

Golf Tournament Benefits Kidney Cancer

On Saturday, May 21st, the Sixth Annual Mike Shimko Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Pine Hills Country Club in Taylor, PA. The tournament is held in memoriam of Mike Shimko, a Penn State alumnus and lifelong resident of Taylor. Mike passed...

Monday, June 20, 2011

Penn State University

July 8: Penn State's 9th Annual "Lift For Life"

We're just days away from Penn State's "Lift For Life" and we need your help to make this year's event bigger and better. Penn State's 9th Annual Lift For Life will be Friday, July 8th at Holuba Hall. Please note: this year's date allows...

Monday, April 11, 2011

Penn State University

UPDATED: Penn State Announces Spring Game Activities

The Penn State Chapter of Uplifting Athletes announce this year’s Blue-White Weekend events. Fans will have the chance to meet some of their favorite players Friday night (April 15) at the Dunk Tank area of the carnival. Fans even...

Monday, March 14, 2011

Penn State University

PA Golf Tournament to Benefit Kidney Cancer

The Penn State chapter of Uplifting Athletes wanted to pass along information for a golf tournament in Pennsylvania that will benefit kidney cancer. The 6th Annual Shimko Golf Tournament will be held held May 21st, 2011 at 1PM at the Pine...

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Penn State University

Penn State Names New Officers

The Penn State Chapter of Uplifting Athletes has elected new officers for 2011. Offensive Tackle Mike Farrell (Pittsburgh) was named President. Offensive Tackle Eric Shrive (Scranton) was voted by teammates Vice President, while Linebacker Mike...