East Tennessee State

Shaun Hastings became a chapter leader at Saint Francis in 2020 before he transferred to East Tennessee State and founded a chapter at his new school in 2021. Shaun is the President of the new chapter. He attended the Leadership Development Conference in 2020, 2021 and 2022, was a draft pick presenter at the 2022 Young Investigator Draft and is making sure the Buccaneers football program is using their platform as college football student athletes to serve and inspire hope in the Rare Disease Community.

"One of the biggest things I have learned is how much of an impact that I myself can have on so many people’s lives. I’m very passionate about helping others and making sure everyone gets a fair shot.”

Shaun started his collegiate career at Saint Francis where he played in 18 games along the offensive line, including nine starts, in 2018 and 2019. After the Red Flash season in 2020 was canceled, he transferred to ETSU and is looking to contribute up front for the Buccaneers in 2022.

Official ETSU Bio

Blake Austin volunteered to step into a leadership role and serve as a chapter leader following the 2021 season. He attended the Leadership Development Conference and Young Investigator Draft in 2022 to prepare for the upcoming year. Blake will play a key and instrumental role moving forward in helping the East Tennessee State Chapter continue its mission to inspire the Rare Disease Community with hope.

Blake became a starter late in his second season at ETSU and last year ,during his third year, became the No. 1 left guard on the depth chart for a team that finished 11-2, won a conference championship and posted an FCS playoff game victory.