Leverage public interest to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare diseases
Marist
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 Thursday May 16, 2019
The Northwestern Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Friday, May 24 at 4:00 p.m. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Northwestern Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Northwestern is a part of Uplifting Athletes’ nationwide network of chapters led by college […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Tuesday May 14, 2019
This was a busy spring with seven chapters holding Lift For Life events in support of Uplifting Athletes and its mission to inspire the Rare Disease Community with hope through the power of sport. Penn, Stony Brook, Saint Francis, Davidson, Lehigh, Marist and Princeton, all FCS college football programs, recently held their annual Lift For […] Continue Reading »
Princeton Chapter announces annual Lift For Life to inspire the Rare Disease Community set for May 7
Posted on Friday May 03, 2019The Princeton Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Tuesday, May 7th. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Princeton Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Princeton is a part of Uplifting Athletes’ nationwide network of chapters led by college football student-athletes. Each […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Monday April 29, 2019
Earlier this year, Uplifting Athletes partnered with 56 NFL prospects to give them their first opportunity to share their new platform as professional athletes to inspire others with hope and to support the Rare Disease Community. When the stakes were the highest in their football lives, these NFL prospects made a choice to pledge their […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Wednesday April 24, 2019
Uplifting Athletes is pleased to have Marist College join the nationwide network of chapters led by college football student-athletes. Each chapter embraces the mission of Uplifting Athletes by using college football as a platform to inspire the Rare Disease Community with hope through the power of sport. Today, the challenges faced by the Rare Disease […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Wednesday April 24, 2019
Former University of Illinois star offensive lineman Nick Allegretti was awarded the prestigious Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor recently as part of the annual Fighting Illini Oskee Awards celebration. This year marks the 105th anniversary of the Big Ten Medal of Honor, awarded annually to one male and one female student-athlete from the graduating […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Monday April 22, 2019
There are many ways the Uplifting Athletes nationwide network of chapter’s use their platform to inspire the Rare Disease Community. Shining a spotlight on the more than 30 million Americans affected by rare diseases is part of each chapter’s mission. Five years ago, the Penn State Chapter started raising awareness by wearing Uplifting Athletes stickers […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Wednesday April 17, 2019
Uplifting Athletes is pleased to have Lehigh University join the nationwide network of chapters led by college football student-athletes holding Lift For Life events in 2019. The Mountain Hawks will hold their inaugural Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Tuesday, April 30 at 4:30 p.m. outside the University Center. The event […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Monday April 15, 2019
The Davidson Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its second annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Thursday, April 25th. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Davidson Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Davidson is a part of Uplifting Athletes’ nationwide network of chapters led by college football student-athletes. […] Continue Reading »
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 »
Chapter Leadership
#WeTackleRare
Tue, 05/21/2019 - 18:23
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Hey @NUFBFamily fans did you know approximately half of all #RareDisease patients in America are children! Will you support the 2019 @NU_Uplifting Lift For Life to help Tackle #RareDiseases? https://t.co/BahfskxbpV #WeTackleRare 
Thu, 05/16/2019 - 19:27
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Proud to announce @NU_Uplifting Chapter will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the #RareDisease Community on Friday, May 24th at 4:00 p.m. Thanks to @NUFBFamily for being part of the team that helps Tackle Rare Diseases! 🙌 LEARN MORE: https://t.co/WgOR1S5OEZ #WeTackleRare 
Tue, 05/14/2019 - 14:57
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We had 7⃣ Chapters hold their annual Lift For Life events this Spring to inspire the #RareDisease Community. Well Done @StonyBrookFB @PENNfb @RedFlashFB @DavidsonFB @Marist_Football @LehighFootball and @PrincetonFTBL LEARN MORE: https://t.co/ajyvLS5fYo #WeTackleRare 
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 20:56
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@RarePOV @PPALSorg @PROS_Foundation @MPSSociety @Srotberg15 @HDYOFeed Great photo!![]()
Tue, 05/07/2019 - 21:24
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Well Done @PrincetonFTBL Chapter today at Tigers’ Lift For Life! Proud to have you on our #RareDiseases team. #WeTackleRare 
Tue, 05/07/2019 - 14:09
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Excited to be part of @RareDiseases #PARareDiseaseDay at the State Capitol to advocate on behalf of the Rare Disease Community! #WeTackleRare 
Mon, 05/06/2019 - 12:46
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Hey @PrincetonFTBL fans did you know approximately half of all rare disease patients in America are children! Will you support the 2019 Princeton Football Lift For Life to help Tackle #RareDiseases? https://t.co/GGIjqMmgzS #WeTackleRare 
Fri, 05/03/2019 - 19:17
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ICYMI we unveiled our 2019 Young Investigator Draft presented by @CSLBehring recap earlier this week. Special thanks to @PRAHSciences & @7WondersCinema for your contribution. #WeTackleRare @bmsnews @spark_tx @BrainCancerCure @CureCastleman @ProjectALSorg
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Fri, 05/03/2019 - 15:17
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ICYMI we unveiled our 2019 Young Investigator Draft presented by @CSLBehring recap video earlier this week. Special thanks to @PRAHSciences and @7WondersCinema for your contribution. #WeTackleRare @HZNPplc @RetrophinRare @SanofiGenzyme @amicusrx1 @PAWWFH ![]()
Uplifting Athletes Chapters
