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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 We identify those Chapters that are no longer active as Uplifting Athletes Legacy Chapters.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 »
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Wed, 12/12/2018 - 17:51
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A successful 2018 Year In Review https://t.co/EXs5NbJ9Ne 
Thu, 12/06/2018 - 23:15
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UpliftingAth
Congratulations @AustinPeayFB @CoachEargleAPSU on being named the 11th winner of our Rare Disease Champion Award. And thank you to the other finalists @Gretti_53 @superman2nad @Sheckel_75 @thatboybeecher. LEARN MORE: https://t.co/mYRFFG9CyH #WeTackleRare https://t.co/438mVri5IS 
Thu, 12/06/2018 - 23:02
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It is with great pleasure we announce our 11th Rare Disease Champion. ⬇️🏈🏆💪 Thank you to all our great finalists and everyone who voted! #WeTackleRare
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Thu, 12/06/2018 - 21:41
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We are excited to announce our winner of the 11th Rare Disease Champion Award at 6:00 p.m. EST Tonight! Stay Tuned. 📺 #WeTackleRare 
Thu, 12/06/2018 - 13:53
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TODAY we will announce the winner of the 11th Rare Disease Champion Award from the #CFBAwards Show inside the @cfbhall in Atlanta at 6:00 p.m. EST. Stay Tuned. #WeTackleRare 
Wed, 12/05/2018 - 02:34
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The Voting Deadline is approaching! ⏲️ Public online voting to determine our 11th Rare Disease Champion closes at Midnight TONIGHT. If you haven't already voted today, choose from one of the 5⃣ finalist and cast your last-chance vote. 🗳️ https://t.co/MMPhPFIZlX #WeTackleRare 
Tue, 12/04/2018 - 21:11
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One final time before voting closes. Learn more about @CuseFootball OL @Sheckel_75 and why he is a Rare Disease Champion Award finalist. Voting ends today, so this is your last chance to VOTE for Sam. 🗳️ https://t.co/9HKvR0l6rg #WeTackleRare 
Tue, 12/04/2018 - 20:22
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One final time before voting closes. Learn more about @AustinPeayFB Offensive Coordinator @CoachEargleAPSU and why he is a Rare Disease Champion Award finalist. Voting ends today, so this is your last chance to VOTE for Coach Eargle. 🗳️ https://t.co/5bxgm1D4e9 #WeTackleRare 
Tue, 12/04/2018 - 19:39
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One final time before voting closes. Learn more about @KentStFootball WR @superman2nad and why he is a Rare Disease Champion Award finalist. Voting ends today, so this is your last chance to VOTE for Antwan. 🗳️ https://t.co/ZGUMCrWJvG #WeTackleRare 
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