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 Wednesday March 04, 2020
The Stony Brook Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life to support the Rare Disease Community on Sunday, March 8th. Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Stony Brook Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Stony Brook is a part of Uplifting Athletes’ nationwide network of chapters led by college […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2020
Uplifting Athletes is excited to host the 3rd Annual Young Investigator Draft Presented by CSL Behring on Saturday, March 7th at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. The Young Investigator Draft is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Monday March 02, 2020
The Young Investigator Draft is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential cures while facilitating the next generation of rare disease researchers. To learn more about the 2020 Young Investigator Draft presented by CSL Behring and to purchase tickets click here. Researcher: […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Wednesday February 26, 2020
The Young Investigator Draft presented by CSL Behring is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential cures while facilitating the next generation of rare disease researchers. To learn more about the 2020 Young Investigator Draft and to purchase tickets click here. Researcher: […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Wednesday February 26, 2020
The Young Investigator Draft presented by CSL Behring is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential cures while facilitating the next generation of rare disease researchers. Learn more about the 2020 Young Investigator Draft and purchase tickets click here. Researcher: Dr. Kathryn […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Wednesday February 26, 2020
The Young Investigator Draft presented by CSL Behring is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential cures while facilitating the next generation of rare disease researchers. To learn more about the 2020 Young Investigator Draft and to purchase tickets click here. Researcher: […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Wednesday February 26, 2020
The Young Investigator Draft presented by CSL Behring is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential cures while facilitating the next generation of rare disease researchers. To learn more about the 2020 Young Investigator Draft and to purchase tickets click here. Researcher: […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Wednesday February 26, 2020
The Young Investigator Draft is the result of Uplifting Athletes’ ongoing commitment to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare disease treatments and potential cures while facilitating the next generation of rare disease researchers. To learn more about the 2020 Young Investigator Draft presented by CSL Behring and to purchase tickets click here. Researcher: […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Tuesday February 18, 2020
Two years ago, when Uplifting Athletes handed out rare disease research grants at its first Young Investigator Draft presented by CSL Behring, Dr. Aimee Layton from Columbia University was one of the recipients in the first draft class. In the nearly 18 months since the execution of that rare disease research grant, Dr. Layton used […] Continue Reading »
Posted on Thursday February 13, 2020
For the sixth consecutive year, Uplifting Athletes is empowering NFL prospects with the opportunity to use the NFL Combine as a platform to give back by raising funds and awareness in support of the Rare Disease Community. Reps For Rare Diseases has been used as a way for athletes to give back at a pivotal […] Continue Reading »
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Leaders
Paul Olivett
President
Uplifting Athletes Chapters
