New York University Athletics, in partnership with Uplifting Athletes, hosted a Lift for Life on Tuesday, April 7. 

The event raised close to $1,400 for rare disease researching through workout competitions. Over 200 student-athletes across 18 varsity teams participated throughout the day. 
"It was great seeing fellow athletes come together to compete and raise money for rare disease research funding," said junior women's soccer player and event leader Annabelle Booker.  "As a pre-medical student who volunteers in a research lab at NYU Langone, I understand firsthand how tough it can be to get funding for research. I am grateful I had the chance to support the rare disease research community and see NYU Athletics step up!"

Uplifting Athletes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that harnesses the power of sport to build community and invest in the lives of those impacted by rare disease. Through Team UA, its signature fundraising and advocacy initiative, student athletes across the country are leading efforts that show these challenges are bigger than any one team or campus and are best tackled together.

"For me, community is the ultimate competitive advantage against adversity," said Uplifting Athletes college representative Jeff Baxter. "One of my top core values has always been about building community and ensuring no one faces their toughest challenges alone. Working with the NYU student athletes was an awesome way of building a community around the rare disease families we support. I look forward to working with them for years to come. "