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

Penn State Uplifting Athletes To Host Second Annual Video Game Challenge to Raise Awareness for Global Rare Disease Day

Penn State Uplifting Athletes To Host Second Annual Video Game Challenge to Raise Awareness for Global Rare Disease Day

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February 28, 2010
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Eighth Annual Penn State Uplifting Athletes "Lift For Life" Set for Friday to Benefit the Kidney Cancer Association

Eighth Annual Penn State Uplifting Athletes "Lift For Life" Set for Friday to Benefit the Kidney Cancer Association

News Published Date: 
July 8, 2010
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Penn State Football Uplifting Athletes' Eighth Annual Lift for Life is set for Friday, July 9. with doors to Holuba Hall opening at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds again will benefit the Kidney Cancer Association.

A Record Day for Penn State Uplifting Athletes' Chapter

A Record Day for Penn State Uplifting Athletes' Chapter

News Published Date: 
July 9, 2010
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Close to $100,000 raised Friday at the Penn State Lift For Life.

CDT - "Lift for Life All Routine at PSU"

CDT - "Lift for Life All Routine at PSU"

News Published Date: 
July 11, 2010
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Centre Daily Times features Penn State's Lift For Life

Penn State's Shrive Lifts Weights, Spirits

Penn State's Shrive Lifts Weights, Spirits

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July 12, 2010
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Penn State's Eric Shrive raised more than $7,310 for the Kidney Cancer Association. The Times-Tribune features him in a recent article.

Read All About Penn State's Lift For Life

Read All About Penn State's Lift For Life

News Published Date: 
July 12, 2010
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Several media outlets featured Penn State's Lift For Life.