Illinois Hosts Lift for Life to Change the Future of Rare Disease

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois Chapter of Uplifting Athletes hosted its annual Lift For Life to support the rare disease community on June 30.

Lift For Life is the signature awareness and fundraising event for the Illinois Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. The Illinois football program is a part of a national network of collegiate chapters which embrace the mission of Uplifting Athletes by using their platform to inspire and invest in the rare disease community through the power of sport.

“Uplifting Athletes believes that something as simple as a workout can inspire hope and create a brighter future for those affected by rare disease,” said Uplifting Athletes Director of Sports Engagement Brett Brackett. “There is still a lot of work to be done knowing that there are fewer than 500 FDA-approved treatments currently available on the market for over…