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 We identify those Chapters that are no longer active as Uplifting Athletes Legacy Chapters.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
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 17:09
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@PENNfb @RedFlashFB @LehighFootball @FORDHAMFOOTBALL @EIUPantherFB @KentStFootball @WMU_Football @ClemsonFB @Marist_Fball (2/2) @PennStateFball @ColgateFB @PackFootball @CuseFootball @DavidsonFB @NUFBFamily @IlliniFootball #TDPD19 #WeTackleRare![]()
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 17:06
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(1/2) Good Luck to our 1⃣6⃣ #CollegeFootball Chapters playing Touchdown Pledge Drive games this weekend! Thank you for making each touchdown you score mean more for the 30 Million Americans in the #RareDisease Community. https://t.co/Zn7wJmEYww #TDPD19 #WeTackleRare 
Thu, 10/17/2019 - 18:56
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We are excited to announce our Exec. Director @RobLong47 will be at the #DISORDER Rare Disease Film Festival Nov 9 &10 in San Francisco! Grab your tix and come say hello! https://t.co/v81JiMOH0q 
Thu, 10/17/2019 - 17:08
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This week for our Beyond The Trophy, where we highlight a #CollegeFootball player serving as a Leader or Chapter Officer, shines a spotlight on @LehighFootball DB Divine Buckrham. 🙌 #RareDiseases #WeTackleRare ![]()
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 18:19
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We see you @WMU_Football. Thanks for joining our team this October for Touchdown Pledge Drive to help Tackle #RareDiseases. Good Luck Saturday!! Visit: https://t.co/dhePFR0B84 and make your #TDPD19 pledge today. #LetsRide #WeTackleRare 
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 17:44
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We never forget that a #RareDisease alters entire lives due to the unique challenges patients and families face. @NUFBFamily Chapter is committed to changing that through Touchdown Pledge Drive. Visit: https://t.co/nRoPli0knC and pledge today to #TDPD19 #B1GCats #WeTackleRare 
Uplifting Athletes Chapters
