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Inspire the Rare Disease Community with hope through the power of sport


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Empower people to take action against rare diseases and be a catalyst for the medical community to find cures

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Marist

Chapter Established in 2019
Life Time Total $29,905.63
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Uplifting Athletes Mission

is to inspire the rare disease community with hope through the power of sport. Our vision is to empower people to take action against rare diseases and be a catalyst for the medical community to find cures.

Marist

Chapter Leadership

Current Chapter Leaders

Paul Olivett
President
Paul Olivett
President

Paul Olivett is a graduate of State College High School, home of Penn State University. He was familiar with Uplifting Athletes through the Penn State Chapter and its Lift For Life event and wants to use his platform as a college football player to make a difference at Marist. So the redshirt freshman contacted the Uplifting Athletes staff early in 2019 and worked hard to launch the Marist Chapter.  In early May of that year, the Red Foxes held their inaugural Lift For Life.

“Starting an Uplifting Athletes chapter at Marist is an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. I’ve always wanted to get involved in the community and help those who need it and with Uplifting Athletes I believe that’s possible. Using the platform of Uplifting Athletes and the Marist Football team I hope we are able to continue the goal of spreading awareness and support for rare diseases. On behalf of Marist and the football team we cannot thank Uplifting Athletes enough and look forward to being a part of the many college teams tackling rare diseases.”

A third year player who will play safety after a standout high school career, Paul made his collegiate debut during the 2019 season and recorded his first tackle against Dartmouth. Marist did not have a 2020 season.

Official Marist Bio

Luke Paladino
Vice President
Luke Paladino
Vice President

Luke Paladino became an impact player for the Red Foxes in 2019 and now is looking to make an impact serving the Rare Disease Community. Luke participated in the inaugural Marist Chapter Lift For Life in 2019 and volunteered to assume a leadership role. He attended the 2020 and 2021 Leadership Development Conference and is excited to help the Marist program support the rare disease cause.

Originally from Rochester, New York, Luke took over the kicking duties as a redshirt freshman in ‘19 and delivered 61 points for the Red Foxes. He tied the program record with a 49-yard field goal, missed only three of his 14 attempts and nailed three field goals of 45 or more yards. Luke was a PFL All-Academic Honor Roll selection and was also a PFL honorable mention pick following the 2019 season. Marist did not have a 2020 season.

Official Marist Bio

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Rare Disease Research

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

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

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

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#WeTackleRare

Thu, 06/30/2022 - 14:16
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Just as the world within the Rare Disease Community continues to evolve, so does Uplifting Athletes. With exciting…
Wed, 06/29/2022 - 22:19
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RT @PennStateFball: Lift for Life 2022 is this Thursday on the practice fields! 😁👍 Support the cause in person 6/30 at 5pm or by donating…
Wed, 06/29/2022 - 19:28
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The @PennStateFball Lift For Life is set to take place tomorrow! Chapter Leader, Chris Stoll (@ChrisStoll18) shar…
Tue, 06/28/2022 - 14:08
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The @CSUFB Lift For Life is back for its 2nd year‼️ Chapter leaders Cooper Dawson (@Cooper15Dawson) and Hombre Ken…
Mon, 06/27/2022 - 20:04
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RT @ODUFootball: The guys had a great time yesterday with @UpliftingAth! It's more than a game!! Huge thanks to everyone who has and will…
Sat, 06/25/2022 - 23:33
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RT @JustBBMedia: Back within a run! Michael A Taylor clubs a two-run homer and after falling behind 8-5, the Royals have climbed back to…
Sat, 06/25/2022 - 23:33
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Three hits and counting today including a this homer for @Taylor_Michael3! Each one supporting the…
Sat, 06/25/2022 - 14:00
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The inaugural @ODUFootball Lift For Life is today!! If you can’t make it out to S.B. Ballard Stadium still plenty o…
Sat, 06/25/2022 - 02:02
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RT @zackkuntz_717: Can’t wait to see #MonarchNation out at S.B. Ballard tmrw to help us #TackleRare and help the #RareDiseaseCommunity ! @U…
Fri, 06/24/2022 - 22:55
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RT @PennStateFball: Lift for Life is just ONE week away 🙌 Join Us → https://t.co/DFFUi8YY9q Donate → https://t.co/Rb1Fmbp6uD
Thu, 06/16/2022 - 13:30
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Happy Birthday to our Chapter Success Manager, Levi Norwood (@LeviNorwood) ‼️ #WeTackleRare
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 20:43
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@nicrish @PennStateFball @PSU_Uplifting Kids Clinic is on for this year!
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 17:59
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PSU Football #LiftForLife is back! Open to the public ✅ Kids Clinic ✅ Whole Lotta Weight Thrown Around ✅ Supportin…
Sun, 06/12/2022 - 14:30
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Happy Birthday to our Interim Board Chair, John Trzeciak‼️ #WeTackleRare
Fri, 06/10/2022 - 16:46
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Thank you @Gretti_53 for the continued support and shoutout this morning on @gmfb ‼️ Looking forward to the skills…
Thu, 06/02/2022 - 19:27
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Thank you to @BigTenNetwork for helping us share our message and continuing to bring awareness to the Rare Disease…
Wed, 06/01/2022 - 19:00
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We are proud to continue the Underrepresented Researchers in Medicine (URM) Initiative! 2023 Young Investigator Gr…

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