Eastern Illinois

Uplifting Athletes Programs

Rare Disease Research

Leverage public interest to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare diseases

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Uplifting Leaders

Develops social influencers into leaders that make a positive impact on the rare disease community

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Uplifting Leaders
Rare Disease Awareness

Shares the platform of sport with the rare disease cause and raises it as a national priority

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Uplifting Experiences

Creates special moments that enrich the lives of rare disease patients and their loved ones

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Uplifting Experiences

Fundraising Initiatives

Eastern Illinois Lift For Life 2019
$760.00 Amount Raised
9 Campaigns
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News & Past Events

Baylor Chapter announces annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community set for July 24th
Posted on Wednesday July 17, 2019
The Baylor Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Wednesday, July 24th. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Baylor Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Baylor is a part of Uplifting Athletes’ nationwide network of chapters led by college football student-athletes. Each […] Continue Reading »
Eastern Illinois Football program joins Uplifting Athletes team and schedules inaugural Lift For Life event
Posted on Friday July 12, 2019
Uplifting Athletes is pleased to have Eastern Illinois University join the nationwide network of chapters led by college football student-athletes. Each chapter embraces the mission of Uplifting Athletes by using college football as a platform to inspire the Rare Disease Community with hope through the power of sport. Today, the challenges faced by the Rare […] Continue Reading »
Illinois Chapter announces annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community set for July 24th
Posted on Thursday July 11, 2019
The Illinois Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Wednesday, July 24th. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Illinois Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Illinois is a part of Uplifting Athletes’ nationwide network of chapters led by college football student-athletes. Each […] Continue Reading »
Maryland Chapter announces annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community set for July 19th
Posted on Wednesday July 10, 2019
The Maryland Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Friday, July 19th. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Maryland Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Maryland is a part of Uplifting Athletes’ nationwide network of chapters led by college football student-athletes. Each […] Continue Reading »
Colgate Chapter announces annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community set for July 19th
Posted on Tuesday July 09, 2019
The Colgate Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Friday, July 19th. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Colgate Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Colgate is a part of Uplifting Athletes’ nationwide network of chapters led by college football student-athletes. Each […] Continue Reading »
Syracuse Chapter announces annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community set for July 18th
Posted on Tuesday July 09, 2019
The Syracuse Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Thursday, July 18th inside Manley Field House starting at 5:00 p.m. The event is open to the public. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Syracuse Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Syracuse is […] Continue Reading »
NC State Chapter announces annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community set for July 17th
Posted on Tuesday July 09, 2019
The NC State Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Wednesday, July 19th at 5:00 p.m. inside the Close-King Indoor Facility. The event is open to the public. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the NC State Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. […] Continue Reading »
Notre Dame Chapter announces Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community set for July 19th
Posted on Monday July 08, 2019
The Notre Dame Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Friday, July 19th. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Notre Dame Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Notre Dame is a part of Uplifting Athletes’ nationwide network of chapters led by college […] Continue Reading »
Clemson Chapter announces Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community set for July 15
Posted on Monday July 08, 2019
The Clemson Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Monday, July 15th. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Clemson Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Clemson is a part of Uplifting Athletes’ nationwide network of chapters led by college football student-athletes. Each […] Continue Reading »
Notre Dame Chapter welcomes Rare Disease patients, siblings and caregivers to Uplifting Experience bowling event
Posted on Wednesday July 03, 2019
An important part of the Notre Dame Chapter heritage is the annual bowling event the Fighting Irish started in 2014. This past weekend the Notre Dame Chapter used its event at the Strikes & Spares Event Center in Mishawaka, Indiana to host an Uplifting Experience for rare disease patients, families and caregivers. More than 100 […] Continue Reading »

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