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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
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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 We identify those Chapters that are no longer active as Uplifting Athletes Legacy Chapters.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
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 17:09
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@PENNfb @RedFlashFB @LehighFootball @FORDHAMFOOTBALL @EIUPantherFB @KentStFootball @WMU_Football @ClemsonFB @Marist_Fball (2/2) @PennStateFball @ColgateFB @PackFootball @CuseFootball @DavidsonFB @NUFBFamily @IlliniFootball #TDPD19 #WeTackleRare![]()
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 17:06
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(1/2) Good Luck to our 1⃣6⃣ #CollegeFootball Chapters playing Touchdown Pledge Drive games this weekend! Thank you for making each touchdown you score mean more for the 30 Million Americans in the #RareDisease Community. https://t.co/Zn7wJmEYww #TDPD19 #WeTackleRare 
Thu, 10/17/2019 - 18:56
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We are excited to announce our Exec. Director @RobLong47 will be at the #DISORDER Rare Disease Film Festival Nov 9 &10 in San Francisco! Grab your tix and come say hello! https://t.co/v81JiMOH0q 
Thu, 10/17/2019 - 17:08
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This week for our Beyond The Trophy, where we highlight a #CollegeFootball player serving as a Leader or Chapter Officer, shines a spotlight on @LehighFootball DB Divine Buckrham. 🙌 #RareDiseases #WeTackleRare ![]()
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 18:19
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We see you @WMU_Football. Thanks for joining our team this October for Touchdown Pledge Drive to help Tackle #RareDiseases. Good Luck Saturday!! Visit: https://t.co/dhePFR0B84 and make your #TDPD19 pledge today. #LetsRide #WeTackleRare 
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 17:44
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We never forget that a #RareDisease alters entire lives due to the unique challenges patients and families face. @NUFBFamily Chapter is committed to changing that through Touchdown Pledge Drive. Visit: https://t.co/nRoPli0knC and pledge today to #TDPD19 #B1GCats #WeTackleRare 
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