by Valaree Machen | Sep 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
PHILADELPHIA — Uplifting Athletes is hitting campus this fall with a new way to increase awareness for rare diseases and generate mission critical funds by partnering with name, image and likeness (NIL) merchandising company Influxer. Through this collaboration,...
by Valaree Machen | Jun 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
PHILADELPHIA – JUNE 11, 2024 – Uplifting Athletes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the power of sport to build a community that invests in the lives of people impacted by rare diseases, today launched the 10,000 Mile Challenge, a virtual fundraising...
by Valaree Machen | Mar 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
March 28, 2024 Uplifting Athletes is deeply honored to recognize University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) soccer goalkeeper, Faith Davies, as a Rare Disease Champion™. Faith’s unwavering commitment to raising awareness and advocating for those battling these...
by Valaree Machen | Jan 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
PHILADELPHIA—Potential meets power, and hope ignites as Uplifting Athletes, a nonprofit organization serving the rare disease community, announces the selection of ten emerging scientists to its 2024 Young Investigator Draft class. Each recipient will be presented...
by Valaree Machen | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
December 21, 2023 In the world of rare diseases, where shadows often loom large, champions rise to illuminate a path forward. Certain individuals are beacons of hope, offering unwavering support and a fighting spirit that inspires others facing seemingly...