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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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Now Accepting Grant Applications

Nominate a young investigative researcher to receive a 2023 Young Investigator Grant! Request for Applications are due October 14, 2022.

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Our Team Is Growing!

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Hits For Rare Diseases

Michael A. Taylor is dedicating each hit from the 2022 season to people impacted by rare diseases!

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Mission

 

Harness the power of sport to build a community

that invests in the lives of people impacted by rare diseases. 

Our 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

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Clemson
Colgate
Davidson
Florida State
Fordham
Georgia Tech
Illinois
Lehigh University
Maryland
NC State
Northwestern
Notre Dame
Penn
Penn State
Princeton
Saint Francis
Stony Brook
Syracuse
Western Michigan

Legacy

Arizona
Boston College
Nebraska
Northern Arizona University
Ohio State
South Carolina
Washington
Wisconsin

Fundraising Initiatives

Lift For Life

Lift For Life is the original fundraising event that
launched Uplifitng Athletes! The event was
inspired by Don Shirley's battle with a rare
cancer. Now, college football teams across the
country participate in the right-of-passage to
benefit the rare disease community!

$173,801.69 Amount Raised
154 Campaigns
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Lift For Life

Touchdown Pledge Drive

Touchdown Pledge Drive brings awareness and helps raise funds while capitalizing on what our students-athletes do best during our most visible time of the year, college football season.

$18,488.00 Amount Raised
6 Teams
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UA Ambassadors

The UA Ambassador program empowers individual athletes to support the Rare Disease Community by raising money and awareness with their performance. Opportunities include Reps for Rare Diseases at the NFL Combine and/or Pro Day workouts, the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats campaign, and anything else you can imagine!

$97,445.76 Amount Raised
63 Campaigns
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Penn State's Mike Gesicki at the NFL Combine

Team UA

We are inviting athletes from across the country to support our mission by holding a pledge-based event to raise money for Uplifting Athletes. This program is open to all sports and all levels! Simply click create your campaign below to get started and a member of our staff will reach out to you to help make it a success.

$40,493.38 Amount Raised
50 Campaigns
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Uplifting Events & Awareness Campaigns

Rare Disease Champion

Date: December 7, 2021
Location:

 

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Young Investigator Draft

Date: Saturday, February 5, 2022
Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa.

 

 

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Reps for Rare Diseases

Date: March - April 2021
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

 

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The 2023 Young Investigator Grants Request for Applications (RFA) is now available! APPLY HERE:…
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RT @tamimarek: @Taylor_Michael3 thank you for your incredible gift to Grady @frozenropelopes Loper! He is proud to be hitting with you for…
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@StrengthGT @GeorgiaTechFB 💪
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@GeorgiaTechFB was moving BIG WEIGHT in support of the #RareDiseaseCommunity on Monday! Still time to help each re…
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RT @5WhiteCups: @KentStFootball is holding #LiftForLife July 29th to benefit the 1-in-10 Americans that are affected by #RareDiseases throu…
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Thank you @BUFootball!!
Mon, 07/25/2022 - 01:38
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RT @WScissum: Tomorrow is our annual @GeorgiaTechFB Lift For Life with @UpliftingAth! Please, help us raise awareness for people impacted b…
Sun, 07/24/2022 - 14:57
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@Taylor_Michael3 getting the second half of the season started off right! Help each of his hits support the…
Sun, 07/24/2022 - 14:49
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RT @WScissum: @GeorgiaTechFB is holding a #LiftForLife on July 25th to benefit the 1-in-10 Americans that are affected by #RareDiseases thr…
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RT @BULetterwinners: Uplifting Athlete’s annual Lift for Life is tomorrow, July 22nd! Support Baylor Football in their effort to raise awar…

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