Leverage public interest to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare diseases
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Uplifting Athletes Programs
Develops social influencers into leaders that make a positive impact on the rare disease community
Shares the platform of sport with the rare disease cause and raises it as a national priority
Creates special moments that enrich the lives of rare disease patients and their loved ones
Fundraising Initiatives
News & Past Events
Posted on Tuesday April 02, 2019
During a pivotal time in their football lives, more than 50 NFL prospects used their first opportunities as professional athletes to give back. The Uplifting Athletes 2019 Reps For Rare Diseases showcased these athletes in a month-long campaign that kicked off in late February with the NFL Combine and ran through March with individual NFL […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Wednesday March 06, 2019
For the fifth consecutive year, Uplifting Athletes is empowering NFL prospects with the opportunity to use their NFL Pro Day as a platform to give back by raising funds and awareness in support of the Rare Disease Community. The Reps For Rare Diseases Campaign is one of the first opportunities for these athletes to create […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Tuesday October 23, 2018
Uplifting Athletes network of chapters are run by college football student-athletes. Each year, there is a transition in leadership and occasionally chapters cease being active during these transitions. We identify those Chapters that are no longer active as Uplifting Athletes Legacy Chapters. They are a part of our history, heritage and who we are today, […] Continue Reading »
Chapter Leadership
#WeTackleRare
Wed, 04/17/2019 - 19:16
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Get ready for the inaugural @LehighFootball Chapter Lift For Life to support the #RareDisease Community on April 30. We are proud to have the Mountain Hawks' on the 2019 Lift For Life schedule to help Tackle Rare Diseases! 🙌 Learn More: https://t.co/PWIkGEbaZn #WeTackleRare 
Mon, 04/15/2019 - 14:17
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The @Davidson_UA Chapter has set the date for its second annual Lift For Life to support the #RareDisease Community is set for April 25th. We are proud to have the @DavidsonFB program on our team to help Tackle Rare Diseases! 💪 Learn More: https://t.co/9JrtfaH6wm #WeTackleRare 
Wed, 04/10/2019 - 11:57
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Our team of @RobLong47 and @BrettBrackett are at the World Orphan Drug Congress the next 3 days helping shine a spotlight on our commitment to #RareDiseases. @RobLong47 is speaking during a session Thursday afternoon. Good Luck! #WeTackleRare 
Sat, 04/06/2019 - 14:57
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Tomorrow the @SFU_UpliftAth Chapter will hold its #LiftForLife to support the #RareDisease Community at DeGol Field at 12:30. Event is open to the public so come out and meet the 2019 @RedFlashFB squad. Join the Red Flash team and pledge: https://t.co/7uwSFihI0M #WeTackleRare 
Fri, 04/05/2019 - 00:24
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Jenn thank you for spreading the word of @NickyGplaya advocating for the #raredisease community through sports! #WeTackleRare ![]()
Thu, 04/04/2019 - 23:51
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Thank you @NickyGplaya for using your platform to inspire those affected by #rarediseases. Shout out to @WWLP22News for giving him the spotlight to share his great story #WeTackleRare ![]()
Thu, 04/04/2019 - 21:57
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#WeTackleRare ![]()
Tue, 04/02/2019 - 19:15
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1 out of every 10 Americans is living with a #RareDisease. To help Tackle #RareDiseases @SFU_UpliftAth will be holding its annual Lift For Life April 7 at DeGol Field starting at 12:30 p.m. Join the @RedFlashFB team by making a pledge today! https://t.co/7uwSFihI0M #WeTackleRare 
Tue, 04/02/2019 - 15:59
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We are proud of all 56 members of our 2019 Reps For Rare Diseases team for the impact and difference you are making for the #RareDisease Community. Thank you for helping us Tackle Rare Diseases! https://t.co/T8vgW6ResI #WeTackleRare 
Uplifting Athletes Chapters
