Syracuse Football Fourth Annual Lift for Life Wed. July 19, 2017

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2017 'Lift for Life' Set for July 19



SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its fifth annual "Lift for Life" on Wednesday, July 19. "Lift for Life" is the signature fundraising event for the Uplifting Athletes nationwide network of college football student-athlete led chapters.

This year's event will take place at 7 p.m. inside Manley Field House and is open to the public. Parking is free in the Manley North lot.

Last summer, Syracuse's "Lift for Life" raised more than $20,000 to benefit the rare-disease community.

The mission of Uplifting Athletes is to empower people to take action against rare diseases and inspire the medical community to find cures. The Syracuse chapter's 2017 fundraising goal is again $20,000. Fans and supporters can make donations at: give.upliftingathletes.org/syracuselift2017

Proceeds from the event go to support Uplifting Athletes and its commitment to life skills development, patient-focused programs and rare-disease research.

Similar to last year, the Orange football roster has been divided into 10 teams. Teams will compete in a variety of physical challenges with the winner crowned the 2017 "Lift for Life" champion. Supporters are invited to select a team and back that group with their donations. After the event, fans in attendance are welcome to come down to the field for selfies and autographs with their favorite Orange players.

Syracuse joined Uplifting Athletes in 2013 to help honor former punter and team captain Rob Long, who overcame Anaplastic astrocytoma, a rare form of brain cancer that caused him to miss the final game of his career. The chapter also enjoys a close relationship with 8-year-old Lillian Belfield of Mexico, N.Y. and her family. Lillian was diagnosed with Anaplastic astroblastoma, a disease similar to Long's. The Orange met Lillian in 2015 and the chapter has maintained a connection with the Belfields, offering encouragement and support.

ABOUT UPLIFTING ATHLETES
A nonprofit organization founded in 2007, Uplifting Athletes inspires the rare disease community with hope through the power of sport. A rare disease is one that affects fewer than 200,000 Americans and typically lacks financial incentive to make and market new treatments. With a network of university chapters run by current college football student-athletes, Uplifting Athletes has established 22 chapters with Division I football programs across the country. Overall, Uplifting Athletes has had an economic impact of more than $400 million on the rare-disease community. For more information about Uplifting Athletes, visit www.upliftingathletes.org.

 

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Message from Syracuse Chapter leaders about Lift For Life 2017

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On behalf of all our teammates in the Syracuse Chapter of Uplifting Athletes, we're asking for your help in supporting the rare disease community!

We've put in a lot of work and are very excited about our Lift For Life event coming up on Wednesday, July 19th, but it can’t be a success without you.

Lift For Life is the signature fundraising event for the Syracuse Chapter and our fellow college football student-athlete brothers who have joined the Uplifting Athletes nationwide network of chapters.

Our Lift For Life this year is a competition among 10 teams we put together. Each team is led by one of the veteran members of the 2017 Syracuse Orange football squad.

In order to help us tackle rare diseases, please consider making a pledge to one of our fundraising teams TODAY!

Proceeds from our annual Lift For Life support Uplifting Athletes and its commitment to life skills development, patient focused programs, rare disease awareness and rare disease research.

Our chapter started tackling rare diseases in 2013 when it joined Uplifting Athletes. The student-athlete led Syracuse Chapter serves the rare disease community in honor of Rob Long, a former Orange punter and team captain.

We also enjoy a strong relationship with 8-year-old rare brain cancer patient Lillian Belfield and her family. Lillian’s attitude on life and her perseverance have been an inspiration to our team and the surrounding community.

Thanks for your continued support.

#TogetherWeAreStronger
2017 Syracuse Chapter Leaders
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I've made my annual donation...how about you?

 

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Just a reminder, the Lift is this evening at 7pm in Manley Fieldhouse with free parking in the North Manley lot. It is open to the public.

And there is food.

 

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