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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 We identify those Chapters that are no longer active as Uplifting Athletes Legacy Chapters.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
Fri, 12/13/2019 - 14:04
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Our Beyond The Trophy where we highlight a #CollegeFootball player serving as a Leader or Chapter Officer rolls on! 💪 This week our spotlight lands on @ColgateFB RB and Chapter President @ThatFairchild #RareDiseases #WeTackleRare ![]()
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 23:24
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@SanofiGenzyme Our Rob Long & Brett Brackett are at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, where they officially announced the Rare Disease Champion Team.
This evening they'll attend the Home Depot College Football Awards Show to share the news with the best of college football. #rdct19 
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 17:47
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UpliftingAth
You can also follow us live from Atlanta on our Instagram Stories throughout the day. Or follow us here on this thread! #rdct19
Thanks to @SanofiGenzyme for their ongoing support of this award! 
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 17:47
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UpliftingAth
Watch out for our announcement video today at 6pm, live from the Home Depot College Football Awards Show at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
We'll be sharing more info on this amazing group of athletes and details on when and where the presentation will be. 
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 17:47
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UpliftingAth
Drumroll, please... We are thrilled to announce the members of our 2019 Rare Disease Champion Team:
@JPaschalx - @UKFootball
@Anthony_Lotti - @PENNfb
@Sheckel_75 - @CuseFootball
@GHatalowich - @davidsonfb
@superman2nad - @KentStFootball
Congratulations to all! #rdct19 
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 04:05
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The RDCT award was created to recognize the leaders in college football who have realized their potential to make a positive & lasting impact on the rare disease community.
Follow our Instagram and FB story throughout the day for live updates & the announcement! #rdct19 
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 04:04
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UpliftingAth
Tomorrow, we announce our winners of the annual Rare Disease Champion Team (RDCT) Award from the Home Depot College Football Awards Show at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. #rdct19 
Tue, 12/10/2019 - 21:42
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UpliftingAth
Congratulations to @WMUFootball quarterback @JonWassink12 for being named the 2019 winner of the @WuerffelAward for your selfless service to others. Thank you for your work through the @WMUUplifting Chapter in support of the #RareDisease Community. #LetsRide #WeTackleRare 
Tue, 12/10/2019 - 15:24
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Rare Performance of the Week Conference Championships Edition: We are proud to recognize @teehiggins5 for becoming the all-time leader in touchdown receptions at @ClemsonFB! #WeTackleRare 
Mon, 12/09/2019 - 17:01
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Some history made by @ClemsonFB with ACC title No. 5️⃣ in a row and EIGHT teams are bowl bound in our Week 1️⃣5️⃣ Chapter Update @KentStFootball @PennStateFball @BUFootball @IlliniFootball #WeTackleRare ![]()
Sun, 12/08/2019 - 23:15
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UpliftingAth
Thank you for using your platform to help raise awareness for the #raredisease community! ![]()
Sun, 12/08/2019 - 01:26
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We are extremely grateful that @ZiggySmalls_ is showing his support for the #raredisease community by wearing custom @UpliftingAth cleats for his 2019 @nfl #MyCauseMyCleats game when the @Colts play on Sunday! ❄️ #WeTackleRare 
Sat, 12/07/2019 - 19:19
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We are proud to team up with @El_Sacko2 to raise awareness for #rarediseases during the 2019 @NFL #MyCauseMyCleats. Tune in to the @Browns game this Sunday to cheer on Brandin and look for these special addition cleats. #WeTackleRare 
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