Uplifting Athletes Drafts 12th Class of Young Researchers Fighting Rare Diseases
Uplifting Athletes, a nonprofit organisation, has drafted its 12th class of young researchers working on rare diseases. This year's draft features nearly two dozen chapters, each representing a college football team across the U.S. The organisation uses the sport's popularity to raise awareness and funds for vital research.
Founded in 2003 by former Penn State football player Scott Shirley, Uplifting Athletes has awarded over $440,000 in grants to more than 20 scientists in the past three years. The organisation's primary funding source is its chapters, which host events like Lift for Life on campus. This year's draft class includes research on diseases such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, blinding retinal diseases, and DDX3X syndrome.
The organisation aims to include researchers from diverse backgrounds through its Underrepresented Researchers in Medicine initiative. Awards range from a minimum of $20,000, with half funded by Uplifting Athletes and the other half by the nominating group. The University of Alabama is currently supporting the organisation in their fight against rare diseases.
Uplifting Athletes continues to leverage college football's visibility to raise awareness and funds for rare disease research. Through its Young Investigator Draft, the organisation supports early-career researchers, providing crucial funding to advance their work. With the help of its chapters and supporters like the University of Alabama, Uplifting Athletes remains committed to its mission.
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