Boone Bonnema: Rare Disease Champion™
November 21, 2023 In the current world of college football, it's easy to get caught up in the thrill of the game, the passion of the crowd, and the relentless pursuit of victory. But there’s more to the game than just wins and losses. Amidst the...
Taylor de Boer: Rare Disease Champion™
October 26, 2023 Taylor de Boer is a rising star in the collegiate volleyball world. A six-foot-four outside hitter from Kelowna, British Columbia, Taylor was first introduced to volleyball in grade seven and immediately fell in love with the sport. Her parents have...
Riley Dixon Is Punting For Rare Diseases
Philadelphia, Pa. (September 6, 2023) – Riley Dixon, punter for the Denver Broncos, has launched a season-long campaign to support Uplifting Athletes and the rare disease community. Inspired by his long-standing relationship with Uplifting Athletes Executive Director,...
Dr. David Fajgenbaum: Rare Disease Patient, Researcher, Advocate, and Leader
Dr. David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc is an immunologist, professor, speaker, and national bestselling author. He is one of the youngest individuals ever appointed to the faculty at Penn Medicine, and has been recognized for his work on an international scale by the...
Minnesota Twins Starting Outfielder Michael A. Taylor Runs Home Run Challenge To Support The Rare Disease Community
Philadelphia, Pa. (April 10, 2023) – Every cause needs a champion. That’s why Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael A. Taylor has launched a season-long home run challenge to support Uplifting Athletes and the rare disease community. Inspired by his sister Danielle,...
A Workout That Can Change The Future
Imagine a world where collegiate teams working out led to more than just conditioning skills. Where pushing past record bench press reps led to innovative medical therapies or tossing a medicine ball helped bring an underserved community closer together. This is what...
One Stage. Major Impact.
We’ve all felt it—the excruciating burn mentally, emotionally, and physically when a person is pushed to their limit. Pushing past that burn, past the doubts, and keying into the sweet serotonin release of attaining your personal best? Well, that feeling can keep an...
Uplifting Athletes welcomes Leanna Annunziato to team as Uplifting Experiences Manager
Uplifting Athletes is pleased to welcome Leanna Annunziato to our team as the Uplifting Experiences Manager to help us better fulfill our mission to inspire the Rare Disease Community with hope. To learn more about Uplifting Experiences and how you can become more...
Ky’s Uplifting Story: More Than A Disease, More Than A Sport
Some might see Ky Collins as a rebel. A product of his West Texas roots growing up near Lubbock. Ky is stubborn, hard headed, and doesn’t take too kindly to being told he can’t do something. His personality certainly plays a role in what has shaped the 18-year old;...
Uplifting Athletes welcomes Andrea Pierson to team as Chapter Success Manager
Uplifting Athletes is pleased to welcome Andrea Pierson to our team as the Chapter Success Manager to help us better fulfill our mission to inspire the Rare Disease Community with hope. Andrea joins Levi Norwood on our Sports Engagement team and will focus on...