Leverage public interest to cultivate resources that accelerate scientific advancements for rare diseases
Ohio State
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 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 We identify those Chapters that are no longer active as Uplifting Athletes Legacy Chapters.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 
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