Eastern Illinois

We are discovering more every day about the vital role rare disease research plays, not only for those affected by rare diseases, but also for those impacted by more common illnesses as well. Translational and collaborative research Uplifting Athletes helped fund through its Young Investigator Draft is impacting Castleman Disease patients and provides relative science […] Continue Reading »

Uplifting Athletes is honored to enjoy a fruitful and expanding partnership with Chicago-based Horizon Therapeutics. Horizon has been a believer in our innovative way to fund rare disease research since the beginning, supporting all three years of the Young Investigator Draft. Their commitment to the Rare Disease Community, rare disease research and our initiative to […] Continue Reading »

Uplifting Athletes values its relationship with Dr. David Fajgenbaum and the organization he founded, the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN). It started when Uplifting Athletes’ founder, Scott Shirley, and Dr. Fajgenbaum crossed paths for the first time eight years ago. The developing relationship has always featured two different paths, but with the common goal of […] Continue Reading »

The Stony Brook Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Sunday, March 8th. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Stony Brook Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Stony Brook is a part of Uplifting Athletes’ nationwide network of chapters led by college […] Continue Reading »

Uplifting Athletes is excited to host the 3rd Annual Young Investigator Draft Presented by CSL Behring on Saturday, March 7th at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. The Young Investigator Draft is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential […] Continue Reading »

The Young Investigator Draft is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential cures while facilitating the next generation of rare disease researchers. To learn more about the 2020 Young Investigator Draft presented by CSL Behring and to purchase tickets click here. Researcher: […] Continue Reading »

The Young Investigator Draft presented by CSL Behring is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential cures while facilitating the next generation of rare disease researchers. To learn more about the 2020 Young Investigator Draft and to purchase tickets click here. Researcher: […] Continue Reading »

The Young Investigator Draft presented by CSL Behring is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential cures while facilitating the next generation of rare disease researchers. Learn more about the 2020 Young Investigator Draft and purchase tickets click here. Researcher: Dr. Kathryn […] Continue Reading »

The Young Investigator Draft presented by CSL Behring is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential cures while facilitating the next generation of rare disease researchers. To learn more about the 2020 Young Investigator Draft and to purchase tickets click here. Researcher: […] Continue Reading »

The Young Investigator Draft presented by CSL Behring is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential cures while facilitating the next generation of rare disease researchers. To learn more about the 2020 Young Investigator Draft and to purchase tickets click here. Researcher: […] Continue Reading »