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No person impacted by a rare disease feels alone and everyone is inspired with hope for the future.

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Uplifting Experiences

A deliberate and coordinated effort to connect people impacted by rare diseases with an athlete, team, or sports organization for a unique and memorable experience.
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About Uplifting Experiences

Uplifting Experiences can take on many different forms, but the top priority is always harnessing the power of sport to inspire hope and joy in the lives of people impacted by rare diseases.

The objective of each event is to provide an opportunity for members of the local rare disease community and athletes to connect. Uplifting Experiences is centered on affording people impacted by rare diseases a unique and memorable experience, while simultaneously allowing athletes to directly connect with the people impacted by a cause they support.

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Penn State University Football Special Event, State College Spikes Game
Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 2:00pm EDT
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Denver Broncos Special Event, Virtual Golf
Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 4:00pm MDT
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Past Experiences

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Minnesota Twins Uplifting Experience
Friday, May 12, 2023 at 4:15pm CDT
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Photo of seven adults standing on a football field. One person is wearing a UCLA football uniform, while the others are dressed in casual clothing.
UCLA Football Spring Practice
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:30am PDT
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Group photo of a family of 3 with 2 University of North Carolina football players smiling and standing at the end zone of a football field.
University of North Carolina Football Spring Game
Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT
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Young girl on her father's shoulders high-fiving Penn State's Nittany Lion mascot with a football stadium in the background.
Penn State Football Spring Game
Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00am EDT
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Photo of three young adults on a football field. Two individuals are football players in Baylor uniforms, kneeling on one knee. The third person is seated in a wheelchair and is positioned in the center of the photo. The football field is visible in the background, with green grass and blue sky.
Baylor Football Spring Practice
Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 10:45am CDT
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Photo of a group of Northwestern University football players in uniforms and practice guests smiling at the camera. The photo was taken at the center of the practice field.
Northwestern Football Spring Practice
Friday, April 7, 2023 at 8:15am CDT
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Group photo of two families in casual clothing smiling and standing nearby the pitcher's box of a professional baseball field.
Minnesota Twins Spring Training Game
Sunday, March 19th at 12:00pm EST
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Photo of a group of varied ages smiling at the camera with the front row holding an Uplifting Athletes banner. The photo was taken in front of bowling lanes at a bowling alley.
Bowling Event with NFL Prospect, Nick Saldiveri
Sunday, February 26th, 2023 2:00pm CST
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Davidson Men's Basketball Game Uplifting Experience
Friday, January 27, 2023 7:00 PM
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Nick Allegretti and his wife with a family during an Uplifting Experiences Stadium Tour in Kansas City
Kansas City Chiefs Stadium Tour Uplifting Experience
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 12:30 PM
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Holiday Shopping Uplifting Experience
Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM
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Pittsburgh Steelers Stadium Tour
Friday, December 9, 2022 2:30 PM
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NFL Punter Riley Dixon Punts in Rams Uniform
Los Angeles Rams Practice
December 3 - 9:00 AM - Noon PST
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Penn Football @ Princeton Football Game Day Experience
November 19 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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Group photo of two families in casual clothing smiling and standing nearby the pitcher's box of a professional baseball field.

Minnesota Twins Spring Training Uplifting Experience, 2023

Attendees enjoyed cheering on the Twins at Spring Training and had the chance to meet Twins centerfielder, Michael Taylor before the game.
Photo of a group of Northwestern University football players in uniforms and practice guests smiling at the camera. The photo was taken at the center of the practice field.

Northwestern University Spring Practice Uplifting Experience, 2023

Attendees visited Northwestern University's spring football practice and also enjoyed an athlete meet and greet and VIP tour of their practice facility.
Group photo of a family of 3 with 2 University of North Carolina football players smiling and standing at the end zone of a football field.

University of North Carolina Spring Game Uplifting Experience, 2023

Attendees visited University of North Carolina's spring game and received a football facility tour along with a meet and greet on the field with athletes Conner Harrell & Elijah Green.
Photo of a group of varied ages smiling at the camera with the front row holding an Uplifting Athletes banner. The photo was taken in front of bowling lanes at a bowling alley.

NFL Prospects Bowling Uplifting Experience, 2022

Attendees bowled and enjoyed lunch alongside 2023 NFL Prospect athletes Nick Saldiveri, DJ Stirgus, Peter Skoronski, Jerrick Reed, Brayden Utley, and Colby Sorsdal.
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Notre Dame Bowling Uplifting Experience, 2022

Attendees enjoyed a fun afternoon of bowling and lunch alongside the Notre Dame football team.
Trey Smith and Nick Allegretti of the Kansas City Chiefs with families at the Kansas City Royals Uplifting Experience

Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs Uplifting Experience, 2021

Attendees were joined by Trey Smith and Nick Allegretti of the Kansas City Chiefs at the Kansas City Royals game.
Group of student-athletes and people impacted by rare disease at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia

College Football Hall of Fame Uplifting Experience, 2020

Attendees were joined by student-athletes at the College Football Hall of Fame.
Photo of young boy in a Bills Jersey and Helmet with members of the Buffalo Bills Team

Buffalo Bills Practice Uplifting Experience, 2019

Attendees visited Buffalo Bills practice and met a few of the athletes including Josh Allen and Ryan Bates.
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