Young Investigator Draft

SAVE THE DATE: February 1, 2025

Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

We’re Exploring The Intersection Between Sports and Science

Uplifting Athletes is a community unified under the idea that no person should ever feel alone. We harness the power of sport to invest in the lives of people impacted by rare disease so that everyone has hope for the future. We are athletes, researchers, patients, advocates, and allies who make up a team dedicated to one cause. We want to create a brighter tomorrow. Are you in?

Uplifting Athletes' Areas of Focus

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

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

Lift for Life 2024 logo

FAMU Football Lift For Life 2024

Fundraising Goal: $3,000

Campaigns: Lift for Life

Lift for Life 2024 logo

NC State Football Lift For Life 2024

Fundraising Goal: $5,000

Campaigns: Lift for Life

Lift for Life 2024 logo

Kent State Football Lift For Life 2024

Fundraising Goal: $4,000

Campaigns: Lift for Life

Graphic for the Illinois Women's Volleyball Spikeball Tournament on an orange background

Illinois Women's Volleyball Spikeball Tournament 2024

Fundraising Goal: $5,000

Campaigns: Pledge Drive 2024

Events

Detroit Lions Gameday

Join us for a gameday experience with the Detroit Lions!

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