Leverage public interest to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare diseases
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Uplifting Athletes Programs
Develops social influencers into leaders that make a positive impact on the rare disease community
Shares the platform of sport with the rare disease cause and raises it as a national priority
Creates special moments that enrich the lives of rare disease patients and their loved ones
Fundraising Initiatives
News & Past Events
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Posted on Tuesday July 02, 2019
Uplifting Athletes is pleased to have Kent State 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 »
Chapter Leadership
#WeTackleRare
Mon, 07/15/2019 - 11:52
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Are you ready @ClemsonFB fans? We Are!! 🔥 The @CU_Uplifting Lift For Life is TODAY and the Tigers are gonna crush bench press reps to Tackle #RareDiseases. Get Ready! LEARN MORE: https://t.co/30p4Xtwamc #WeTackleRare 
Sun, 07/14/2019 - 19:29
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Great job yesterday @FSUFootball at Lift For Life 2019. Thank you for making #RareDiseases a priority and showing the Seminoles Football Program supports the #RareDisease Community. https://t.co/h4Q7MCv2np #WeTackleRare 
Sat, 07/13/2019 - 21:25
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Sat, 07/13/2019 - 13:32
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Great job Friday night @PennStateFball holding the 17th Lift For Life to Tackle #RareDiseases. Thank you to @seancliff14 @ChrisStoll18 for providing leadership and all the Nittany Lions for supporting the #RareDisease Community. #WeTackleRare #WeAre 
Sat, 07/13/2019 - 13:07
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Are you ready @FSUFootball fans? We Are!! 🔥 FSU Chapter Lift For Life is TODAY at 11:00 a.m. inside Dunlap Indoor. Event is open to the public. The Seminoles are gonna crush bench press reps to Tackle #RareDiseases. Get Ready! LEARN MORE: https://t.co/qp7xOusiSM #WeTackleRare 
Uplifting Athletes Chapters
