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One out of 10 Americans will be diagnosed with a rare disease. Too often, little can be done to help since each disease affects fewer than 200,000 Americans. Fortunately, college football players have realized that they are in a position to make a difference.

Uplifting Athletes ^SM works with college football players to raise rare diseases as a national priority. Players gain valuable job skills by engaging their teammates and leading their university chapter to benefit a rare disease they are passionate about.

Recent UA News

Uplifting Athletes Teams Up with Fight On State to Bring You "Lion Alerts"
September 6, 2010
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Uplifting Athletes Teams Up with Fight On State to Bring You "Lion Alerts"

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September 6, 2010
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Upliftng Athletes partners up with Fight On State to bring you text updates on Penn State football.
BC's Mark Herzlich Returns to the Playing Field
September 4, 2010
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BC's Mark Herzlich Returns to the Playing Field

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September 4, 2010
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BC's Mark Herzlich plays football for the first time since being diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma
Register Today for College Colors Day 2010!
August 25, 2010
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August 25, 2010
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WEAR YOUR COLORS TO BENEFIT RARE DISEASES!
Time Magazine Addresses Rare Diseases
August 24, 2010
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August 24, 2010
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Time Magazine evaluates if it's time to reevaluate our country's stance on rare diseases.
Join or Support "Team UA" in an Upcoming Event!
August 20, 2010
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August 20, 2010
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The newly formed "Team UA" allows fans to turn their next run, ride, triathlon or adventure race into an opportunity to support college football players helping rare disease patients. Donations made through members of Team UA will enable Uplifting Athletes to benefit a rare disease community of nearly 30 million Americans.