Leverage public interest to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare diseases
Georgia Tech
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 We identify those Chapters that are no longer active as Uplifting Athletes Legacy Chapters.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
Thu, 06/13/2019 - 13:50
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UpliftingAth
We are pumped to have @FSUFootball on our team helping Tackle #RareDiseases at the Florida State Chapter Lift For Life coming up on June 22. The #Noles event is open to the public. LEARN MORE: https://t.co/hL3g50j9d7 #WeTackleRare 
Wed, 06/12/2019 - 16:48
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UpliftingAth
Get ready @PennStateFball fans ... the 17th annual Lift For Life to Tackle #RareDiseases is 1⃣ month away. See you July 12 at 5 p.m. inside Holuba Hall to watch the 2019 Nittany Lions inspire the #RareDisease Community with hope! Learn More: https://t.co/IDf8XAMhs0 #WeTackleRare 
Thu, 05/30/2019 - 11:02
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UpliftingAth
Incredible job raising money and awareness for those affected by #rarediseases! We are proud of how you use your platform as student-athletes to make a difference. Keep up the great work! #WeTackleRare ![]()
Wed, 05/29/2019 - 14:34
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UpliftingAth
@rma136 @PennStateFball No younger than 4 years old @rma136 Any questions or concerns feel free to email us directly at info@upliftingathletes.org. Hope to see you at #LiftForLife on July 12th!![]()
Sat, 05/25/2019 - 13:08
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UpliftingAth
We pause to remember those who didn't return home as a reminder that Freedom is not always Free. #MemorialDayWeekend #MemorialDay2019 #WeTackleRare 
Sat, 05/25/2019 - 00:30
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UpliftingAth
Incredibly happy for @NU_Uplifting. Today their first open to the public #LiftForLife was a success! @NUFBFamily brought so much energy it scared away the rain! Thank you for using your platform to help those affected by #rarediseases. #WeTackleRare 
Fri, 05/24/2019 - 16:26
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UpliftingAth
Congratulations to our Executive Director @RobLong47 on reaching another milestone in his inspirational #RareDisease journey by marrying his soul mate this weekend. #WeTackleRare
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Fri, 05/24/2019 - 16:08
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UpliftingAth
It Is Time @NUFBFamily fans. The @NU_Uplifting Lift For Life is 4 p.m. TODAY at Martin Field. All the #GoCats are pumped to bang out bench press reps to Tackle #RareDiseases. 💪 Join the #BigCats Team: https://t.co/BahfskfA1l … #WeTackleRare 
Thu, 05/23/2019 - 18:26
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UpliftingAth
Here we go @NUFBFamily fans! The @NU_Uplifting Football Lift For Life to help Tackle #RareDiseases is on deck tomorrow. Have you joined their team by making a pledge or donation? https://t.co/BahfskxbpV #WeTackleRare 
Uplifting Athletes Chapters
