Peter Snodgrass

For three years Peter has been inspiring the Rare Disease Community in a leadership role of the Northwestern Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. As the Chapter President, Peter has gone above and beyond expectations to create a deeper connection between student-athletes and those impacted by rare diseases. … Peter opened the door for more than 30 members of the Rare Disease Community to attend two Wildcat games, and helped recruit a record number of Northwestern NFL prospects to participate in the Reps For Rare Diseases campaign. … Additionally, Peter played a significant role in helping a rare disease patient reach beyond her mental and physical expectations to hold her own Press4Hope event inspired by Northwestern’s Lift For Life. … Peter made his collegiate debut as a long snapper for the Wildcats in 2019 and has been a regular on special teams for the Wildcats for three seasons, ascending to the role of full-time starter this year. … Peter played an instrumental part in the Wildcats team adopting a We See You, We Hear You, You Matter mentality to directly communicate with people impacted by rare diseases enabling positive and meaningful change. … An Academic All-Big Ten honoree multiple years, Peter earned Big Ten Distinguished Scholar recognition for 2020-21.