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Inspire the Rare Disease Community with hope through the power of sport


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Empower people to take action against rare diseases and be a catalyst for the medical community to find cures

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Florida State

Chapter Established in 2013
Life Time Total $61,212.84

Uplifting Athletes Mission

is to inspire the rare disease community with hope through the power of sport. Our vision is to empower people to take action against rare diseases and be a catalyst for the medical community to find cures.

Florida State

Chapter Leadership

Current Chapter Leaders

Keyshawn Helton
President
Keyshawn Helton
President

Keyshawn Helton became a chapter leader following the 2019 Lift For Life. He has served as Vice President for two years and has ascended to the role of Chapter President for 2022. Keyshawn helped oversee the Seminoles' Lift For Life and Touchdown Pledge Drive events and is making sure the Florida State football program is using its platform as college student athletes to serve and inspire hope in the Rare Disease Community.

The Florida native wide receiver had appeared in 36 career games for the Seminoles as a wide receiver and kick returner. Keyshawn has 61 career receptions for more than 800 yards with eight touchdowns to go along with more than 500 yards on kick returns.

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Josh Burrell
Vice President
Josh Burrell
Vice President

Josh Burrell volunteered to step into a leadership role and serve as a chapter leader in 2022. Josh will play a key and instrumental role moving forward in helping the Florida State Chapter continue its mission to inspire the Rare Disease Community with hope.

The South Carolina native wide receiver did make his collegiate debut as a true freshman in 2021 against Notre Dame, but appeared in only one other game last season and was redshirted.

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Rare Disease Research

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

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Develops social influencers into leaders that make a positive impact on the rare disease community

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Rare Disease Awareness

Shares the platform of sport with the rare disease cause and raises it as a national priority

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Creates special moments that enrich the lives of rare disease patients and their loved ones

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Florida State Touchdown Pledge Drive 2017
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