Penn State Chapter
Making a Difference
Uplifting AthletesSM is a group of Penn State football players working together to raise awareness and funds for rare diseases. These rare diseases affect fewer than 200,000 Americans and consequently little attention is paid to them. As college football student-athletes we believe we are in a position to make a difference.
Chapter News
General News
- Join or Support "Team UA" in the Tampa Marathon on February 27 & 28!
Welcome to the "Team UA" page for the Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa, Fla. ...more
- Reach out on Feb. 28 for Rare Disease Day 2010
Rare Disease Day is a annual initiative to unite people affected by rare diseases in effort to raise awareness on a global level and in communities across the country. Uplifting Athletes is offering several ways for you to get involved and help spread the word about the rare disease cause. ...more
- Herzlich Named Disney Spirit Award Recipient
Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich has been selected for the Disney Spirit Award given annually by Disney Sports to college football's most inspirational figure. Herzlich will be presented with the award during The Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards at Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday, Dec. 10. ...more
- Hey ACC Fans! Click HERE to support Boston College Uplifting Athletes!
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- Thanks to BC Uplifting Athletes...SUPPORT for Ewing's Sarcoma (and other Rare Diseases) is Contagious!
Chestnut Hill, MA - During today's game between Boston College and Wake Forest, representatives from the FedEx Orange Bowl will make a special presentation. Like Coach Swinney of the Clemson Tigers and Coach Beamer of the VT Hokies, the FedEx Orange Bowl will make a donation to Uplifting Athletes to support Ewing's sarcoma research in honor of BC Linebacker Mark Herzlich. ...more