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Inspire the Rare Disease Community with hope through the power of sport


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Empower people to take action against rare diseases and be a catalyst for the medical community to find cures

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Northwestern

Chapter Established in 2011
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Uplifting Athletes Mission

is to inspire the rare disease community with hope through the power of sport. Our vision is to empower people to take action against rare diseases and be a catalyst for the medical community to find cures.

Northwestern

Uplifting Athletes Programs

Rare Disease Research

Leverage public interest to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare diseases

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Uplifting Leaders

Develops social influencers into leaders that make a positive impact on the rare disease community

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Uplifting Leaders
Rare Disease Awareness

Shares the platform of sport with the rare disease cause and raises it as a national priority

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Uplifting Experiences

Creates special moments that enrich the lives of rare disease patients and their loved ones

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Uplifting Experiences

Fundraising Initiatives

Northwestern Lift For Life 2019
$11,424.00 Amount Raised
10 Campaigns
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Northwestern Touchdown Pledge Drive 2019
$360.00 Amount Raised
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News & Past Events

2021 Reps For Rare Diseases campaign sets records, displays the power of sports
Posted on Thursday April 15, 2021
Empowering NFL prospects to use their Combine or Pro Day performance as a platform to give back and inspire the Rare Disease Community is what drives Uplifting Athletes Reps For Rare Diseases. 2021 marks the seventh consecutive year these athletes have used their platform to raise funds for Uplifting Athletes and introduce their fans, friends […] Continue Reading »
2020 Rare Disease Champion Team: Learn more about Northwestern defensive tackle Joe Spivak and what his inspiration means to a rare disease patient
Posted on Friday February 12, 2021
Joe Spivak University: Northwestern University Vitals: 6-0, 300 pounds, senior, defensive lineman Quick Hits: 2020: A natural leader, Joe was a three-time captain in high school, becoming the first sophomore football player chosen as a captain at Esmark High School in Chicago. Joe has appeared in 36 games for the Wildcats since his true freshman […] Continue Reading »
Chapter Update: Northwestern finishes off magical year with a victory and three other teams close out 2020 season
Posted on Monday January 04, 2021
Northwestern capped off a memorable 2020 season by winning its fourth consecutive bowl game with a victory over Auburn in the Citrus Bowl. The Big Ten West champions used an offensive explosion that produced the most passing (291) and total yards (457) this season. Wildcats linebacker Paddy Fisher posted a game-high 12 tackles to become […] Continue Reading »
Chapter Update: Clemson claims sixth straight ACC crown and Penn State finishes strong to highlight Week 15
Posted on Monday December 21, 2020
Clemson continued its dominance of the ACC, winning its sixth consecutive outright Conference title by controlling fellow chapter school Notre Dame in the championship game. Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who improved to 34-1 as a starter, was named game MVP on the strength of his 412 total yards (322 passing, 90 rushing) and three touchdowns. […] Continue Reading »
Meet the five inspiring leaders on the 2020 Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion Team
Posted on Monday December 21, 2020
Uplifting Athletes is pleased to announce the 2020 Rare Disease Champion Team. For more than a dozen years, Uplifting Athletes has celebrated leaders in college football that have made a positive and lasting impact on the Rare Disease Community through its Rare Disease Champion initiative. The five members of the 2020 Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease […] Continue Reading »
Chapter Update: Honoring FBS senior chapter leaders and three teams post Week 14 victories
Posted on Monday December 14, 2020
As the 2020 college football season winds down, Uplifting Athletes would like to honor the contribution of nine veteran FBS chapter leaders in service to the Rare Disease Community. Thank you to Nolan Cooney of Syracuse, Thomas Ruocchio and Dylan Autenrieth of NC State, Michael Marchese of Illinois, Will Spiers of Clemson, Jack DeFoor of […] Continue Reading »
Chapter Update: Baylor rallies to win in dramatic fashion and six other teams record Week 12 victories
Posted on Monday November 30, 2020
Baylor snapped its five-game slide in dramatic fashion, using a 30-yard John Mayers field goal as time expired to come from behind and beat Kansas State by a point. The Bears twice overcame nine-point, fourth-quarter deficits and scored the final 10 points, including driving 57 yards in 10 plays to set up the winning kick. […] Continue Reading »
Chapter Update: Northwestern locks down Wisconsin to win fifth straight and four other teams register Week 11 victories
Posted on Monday November 23, 2020
Northwestern is 5-0 overall for the first time since 2015 after knocking off No. 10 Wisconsin. The last time the Wildcats knocked off an AP Top-10 team was 2011 when it beat Nebraska. The last time Northwestern held an AP Top-10 opponent to seven or fewer points was 1967 against Miami. The Wildcats defense produced […] Continue Reading »
Chapter Update: Illinois rallies to post first win and five other chapter schools record Week 10 victories
Posted on Monday November 16, 2020
Led by redshirt freshman quarterback Isaiah Williams, Illinois twice rallied from 10 points down to win its first game of the season on the road at Rutgers. Williams established a single-game rushing record with 192 yards to surpass the 187 yards AJ Bush Jr. totaled in 2018 against Nebraska. Fighting Illini kicker James McCourt’s third […] Continue Reading »
Chapter Update: Notre Dame claims a thriller over No. 1 Clemson in double OT and four other chapter schools notch Week 9 victories
Posted on Monday November 09, 2020
For the ninth time in program history Notre Dame knocked off the No. 1 team in the country with a thrilling double overtime victory over fellow chapter school Clemson. Notre Dame extended its active win streak to 13 games, the most of any FBS school, and ended Clemson’s 36-game regular-season winning streak. Running back Kyren […] Continue Reading »

Chapter Leadership

Current Chapter Leaders

Peter Snodgrass President
Joe Spivak Vice President

#WeTackleRare

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Thank you to #PatientAdvocacy organization @SLC6A1_Mom for partnering with us to co-fund critically needed researc…
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We are honored to partner with #PatientAdvocacy organization @TeamTelomereInc to co-fund important research in the…
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We are thankful to @ddx3x, one of seven #PatientAdvocacy organizations to partner with us in co-funding critically…
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Happy Birthday @thezach_smith!! Thanks for helping us tackle #rarediseases!
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We are fortunate to partner with @CureSurf1, one of seven #PatientAdvocacy organizations to join us in co-funding i…
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Thankful that #PatientAdvocacy organization @CMTASTAR partnered with us to co-fund much needed #RareDiseaseResearch…
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Grateful to #PatientAdvocacy organization @LGDAlliance for partnering with us to co-fund vital #RareDiseaseResearch…
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Proud to partner with #PatientAdvocacy organization @CureCRB1 in our 2021 Young Investigator Draft to co-fund impor…
Thu, 04/15/2021 - 13:13
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One way that Uplifting Athletes is working to support minority health is through our URM initiative which provide o…
Thu, 04/15/2021 - 02:34
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#WeTackleRare
Tue, 04/13/2021 - 14:24
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Congratulations to Ukpong Eyo, PhD, University of Virginia, upon selection to our 2021 Young Investigator Draft Cla…
Mon, 04/12/2021 - 20:47
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We’re proud to recognize Neha Nagpal, PhD, Boston Children’s Hospital, as one of seven scientists to receive a $20,…
Mon, 04/12/2021 - 19:11
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Over the past month you have helped us and 54 @NFL prospects elevate the #RareDiseaseCommunity. With the generous $…
Fri, 04/09/2021 - 20:31
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A great interview in front of @NFL scouts for our last Reps For Rare Diseases participant. Congrats…
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➡️ Uplifting Ambassador
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Welcome to the team, @MossaAdele, PhD, from the @IcahnMountSinai ! Nominated by @ddx3x, Dr. Mossa has been presente…
Thu, 04/08/2021 - 14:19
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Please join us in congratulating @Qinglan_Ling, PhD, from @UTSWNews, on her selection to our 2021 Young Investigato…
Wed, 04/07/2021 - 18:50
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