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

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

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Chapter Established in 2015. Legacy 2018.

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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.

Washington

Uplifting Athletes Programs

Rare Disease Research

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

Uplifting Leaders

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

Uplifting Leaders

Rare Disease Awareness

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

Uplifting Experiences

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

Uplifting Experiences

Fundraising Initiatives

News & Past Events

Legacy Chapters are part of the history and heritage of Uplifting Athletes

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 We identify those Chapters that are no longer active as Uplifting Athletes Legacy Chapters.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, 04/15/2021 - 20:40

Thank you to #PatientAdvocacy organization @SLC6A1_Mom for partnering with us to co-fund critically needed researc…

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 19:40

We are honored to partner with #PatientAdvocacy organization @TeamTelomereInc to co-fund important research in the…

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 18:40

We are thankful to @ddx3x, one of seven #PatientAdvocacy organizations to partner with us in co-funding critically…

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 17:43

Happy Birthday @thezach_smith!! Thanks for helping us tackle #rarediseases!

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 17:40

We are fortunate to partner with @CureSurf1, one of seven #PatientAdvocacy organizations to join us in co-funding i…

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 16:40

Thankful that #PatientAdvocacy organization @CMTASTAR partnered with us to co-fund much needed #RareDiseaseResearch…

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 15:40

Grateful to #PatientAdvocacy organization @LGDAlliance for partnering with us to co-fund vital #RareDiseaseResearch…

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 14:35

Proud to partner with #PatientAdvocacy organization @CureCRB1 in our 2021 Young Investigator Draft to co-fund impor…

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 13:13

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

Tue, 04/13/2021 - 14:24

Congratulations to Ukpong Eyo, PhD, University of Virginia, upon selection to our 2021 Young Investigator Draft Cla…

Mon, 04/12/2021 - 20:47

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

Over the past month you have helped us and 54 @NFL prospects elevate the #RareDiseaseCommunity. With the generous $…

Fri, 04/09/2021 - 20:31

A great interview in front of @NFL scouts for our last Reps For Rare Diseases participant. Congrats…

Fri, 04/09/2021 - 20:29

➡️ Uplifting Ambassador

Fri, 04/09/2021 - 13:29

Welcome to the team, @MossaAdele, PhD, from the @IcahnMountSinai ! Nominated by @ddx3x, Dr. Mossa has been presente…

Thu, 04/08/2021 - 14:19

Please join us in congratulating @Qinglan_Ling, PhD, from @UTSWNews, on her selection to our 2021 Young Investigato…

Wed, 04/07/2021 - 18:50

The team at Uplifting Athletes is growing! Go to https://t.co/OAZal9mwWt to learn more!

Uplifting Athletes Chapters

Lehigh University

Northern Arizona University

Western Michigan