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Harness the power of sport to build a community that invests in the lives of people impacted by rare diseases.


Vision:
No person impacted by a rare disease feels alone and everyone is inspired with hope for the future.

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10,000 Mile Challenge

The 10,000 Mille Challenge will take place August 10 - 19, 2023.

 

 

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Researcher Travel Program

The Researcher Travel Program assists with travel expenses for rare disease researchers and professional students with an interest in the rare disease field. Applications are are evaluated by a team at Uplifting Athletes on a rolling basis.

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Photo of Michael A Taylor at bat during a Minnesota Twins game.

Home Runs for Rare Disease

Make Michael's first season with the Minnesota Twins unforgettable by pledging to support the rare disease community with every home run he hits!

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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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Uplifting Events & Awareness Campaigns

Uplifting Experiences

Date: Year-round
Location: Across the US

A deliberate and coordinated effort to connect people impacted by rare diseases with an athlete, team, or sports organization for a unique and memorable experience.

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Photograph from a recent Uplifting Experience with the Northwestern football team during their spring practice

Michael A.'s Home Run Challenge

Date: April - October
Location: Across the US

Make Michael's first season with the Minnesota Twins unforgettable.

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Photograph of Michael A Taylor hitting a home run at a Twins game

Lift for Life

Date: April - June
Location: Across the US

We believe a workout can change the future. Support our chapter teams who are holding Lift For Life events this spring!

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#WeTackleRare

Sat, 06/03/2023 - 18:02
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Please consider donating to our campaign with @Taylor_Michael3 of the Minnesota @Twins, where every home run he hit…
Fri, 06/02/2023 - 09:25
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RT @Twins: With that home run in the 5th, Michael A. Taylor makes another donation to @UpliftingAth to help support rare diseases. Learn…
Thu, 06/01/2023 - 15:57
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The 10,000 Mile Challenge is back! Uplifting Athletes Development Manager Mitch Hymowitz has pledged to roll around…
Tue, 05/30/2023 - 11:00
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𝗥𝗙𝗔 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝟴/𝟭 Young Investigator Grants fund collaborative, foundational research which positively impacts potentia…
Fri, 05/26/2023 - 14:22
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Every dollar donated to our Home Run Challenge with @Taylor_Michael3 will help support our mission to invest in the…
Thu, 05/25/2023 - 10:05
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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 One team. One cause. One community. @NUFBFamily is creating a brighter future for those impacted by…
Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:39
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𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 20 years of @PennStateFball Lift for Life will be celebrated on June 22 at 4pm ET. The public is invi…
Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:34
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@0901Heather @Twins Thank you for your support @0901Heather! #WeTackleRare together
Tue, 05/23/2023 - 21:48
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RT @Twins: Another Michael A. Taylor home run means he'll make another donation to @UpliftingAth to help support rare diseases. Learn mor…
Mon, 05/15/2023 - 16:23
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Uplifting Athletes' @RobLong47 & @BrettBrackett are teeing off today at @JerichoNational on behalf of the Young Inv…
Mon, 05/15/2023 - 10:37
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@coltfinn3 Thank you for your support @coltfinn3! #WeTackleRare together
Sun, 05/14/2023 - 17:30
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⚾️ IN THE 8TH INNING ⚾️ Another home run for Uplifting Ambassador Michael A. Taylor means another $2,500 for the…
Fri, 05/12/2023 - 14:20
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@OnceUponAGene @Mariners @Twins We're very excited to have Ford join us! Sports should always be about celebrating…
Thu, 05/11/2023 - 22:00
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Closing out the show! Uplifting Athletes brings home $40,000 to support our organization’s mission thanks to the Th…
Thu, 05/11/2023 - 21:51
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Congratulations to Integrity Check (@InterSystems) and the @alsassociation for winning the #biotechbattle!
Thu, 05/11/2023 - 21:11
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Uplifting Athletes Executive Director @RobLong47 takes the stage at the 2023 Battle of the Biotech Bands! Thank you…
Thu, 05/11/2023 - 20:04
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The Bad Elements (@biogen) are following up strong at the #biotechbattle! #RareDisease x #WeTackleRare
Thu, 05/11/2023 - 19:30
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Alright! Theratones close out their set as the crowd screams! #WeTackleRare x #biotechbattle

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