Terps Set for Annual 'Lift For Life' to Support Rare Disease Community
7/26/2021 4:03:00 PM | Football
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- The University of Maryland Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual 'Lift For Life' to support the Rare Disease Community on Wednesday, July 28.
Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Maryland Chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Maryland is a part of Uplifting Athletes' nationwide network of chapters led by college football student-athletes.
Each chapter embraces the mission of Uplifting Athletes by using college football as a platform to inspire the Rare Disease Community with hope through the power of sport.
The 2021 Maryland Chapter Lift For Life will be a competition featuring bench press and squat one-repetition max competition between the 10 football student-athlete led fundraising teams.
Fans can select to support any one of the 10 teams and pledge per 1,000 pounds they put up. Choose a favorite team and back them by visiting pledgeit.org/marylandlift21 and pledging now! You can also make a flat donation to either team.
Proceeds from our 2021 Lift For Life support Uplifting Athletes and its commitment to create Uplifting Leaders, engage in Uplifting Experiences, fund Rare Disease Research, and expand Rare Disease Awareness.
Today, the challenges faced by the Rare Disease Community are bigger than any one individual, team or organization can tackle alone. The Maryland Chapter, along with a nationwide network of teams, is uniquely positioned to educate and engage the local community to shine a spotlight on rare diseases.
The Maryland Chapter started tackling rare diseases in 2009 when it joined Uplifting Athletes. The student-athlete led Maryland Chapter serves the rare disease community in honor of Terrapins Hall Of Fame quarterback Boomer Esiason.
Esiason's son, Gunnar, lives with the rare disease cystic fibrosis and his battle served as the inspiration for Maryland football to join Uplifting Athletes.
Please support the Maryland Chapter and help the Terrapins reach their impressive $2,000 team Lift For Life goal.
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