Davidson Lift for Life 2018: Cats by 90

Proceeds benefit Uplifting Athletes, Inc.

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Based on 9 bench press reps, each worth $132.34

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20 pledgers

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A message from George Hatalowich:

Ranked 1 of 7 fundraisers - $716 raised by 10 supporters

Hello, my name is George Hatalowich and I am currently a sophomore football player at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. Ever since the beginning of high school, service has been an important part of my life. Through becoming involved in programs like Special Olympics, tutoring, and outdoor education trips, I found the power of service to being something greater than myself. To constantly strive to live my life through serving others each and every day. Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many”. With that being said, I ask that you help me in serving others through supporting Davidson College Uplifting Athletes, a non-profit chapter that raises awareness and money for the rare disease community. Personally, my connection to rare diseases came through one of my best friends and his family. At South Hanover Elementary School in Hummelstown, PA I met one of my best friends, Tommy Klock. As our friendship grew, I became extremely close with his family. For those of you who don't know his family, they are some of the most genuine, kind-hearted people I have ever met. In 2015, Tommy’s uncle, Tommy Kirchhoff past away from ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a form of rare disease. Uncle Tommy was a star athlete at the high school and collegiate level, and even played for a short time with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was a proud husband of four beautiful children and passed away at the young age of 44. His passing had a tremendous impact on his family and on myself. It was tough to see the pain and suffering of such a beautiful family and I could not even imagine what it would have been like if I was in their shoes. Uncle Tommy and his journey may be my personal connection to rare diseases; however, his impact is known to the entire Davidson football team. At Davidson, our team is truly a family. Any player on the team that is impacted by a rare disease, the entire team is impacted. So, with your support lets eliminate rare diseases for good. Currently, 1 out of 10 Americans will be will be diagnosed with a rare disease and fifty percent of rare disease affect children. Day by day, cent by cent, let's change the world and tackle rare diseases!! You can support me by pledging per bench press rep during my fundraising campaign or by a flat donation to the Davidson Chapter. Please help me reach the campaign goal of $1,000 by pledging now. I really appreciate your support. Thank you for your time! God Bless!

We are competing in the 2018 Davidson Lift for Life and need your help!

As members of Cats by 90 for the 2018 Davidson Chapter Lift For Life, we are proud to dedicate our performance in support of Uplifting Athletes and its mission to inspire the rare disease community with hope through the power of sport.

Cats by 90 is comprised of the following members of the 2018 Davidson Wildcats football team: George Hatalowich, Max Mead, Zion Johnson, Nick Nolting, Stephen Wolfe, Chase Darnell, Zach Hester, Ben Davis, Nick Dillon, and Fred Siplin.

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

Our Lift For Life is scheduled forApril 26th.

Today, the challenges faced by the rare disease community are bigger than any one individual, team or organization can tackle alone. Here at Davidson we take pride in the opportunity to shine a spotlight on rare diseases and support Uplifting Athletes.

Fans and supporters can make a pledge for every bench press rep our team averages.

The proceeds from our Lift For Life support the mission of Uplifting Athletes and its charitable programs: Rare Disease Awareness, Rare Disease Research, Uplifting Experiences and Uplifting Leaders.

Please join our team by making a pledge today!

The Davidson Chapter

Uplifting Athletes is pleased to have Davidson College join the nationwide network of chapters led by college football student-athletes. The 2018 Lift For Life is their first event to support the rare disease community.

About Uplifting Athletes

Uplifting Athletes inspires the rare disease community with hope through the power of sport and empowers medical researchers to find cures. A rare disease is one that affects fewer than 200,000 Americans and consequently lacks financial incentive to make and market new treatments.

Founded in 2007, Uplifting Athletes has college football student-athlete led chapters nationwide in FBS and FCS programs including half the schools in the Big Ten and ACC conferences.

Thank You!

Thank you for your support of my campaign and the rare disease community. Every little bit helps. Please don’t forget to share this campaign and your support on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

#WeTackleRare

Sincerely,

Davidson Uplifting Athletes - Cats by 90

Schedule

Date	Name	bench press reps	Earned
4/26	Davidson Lift for Life	9.10	$1,204

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Uplifting Athletes, Inc.

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Uplifting Athletes is a nonprofit organization that harnesses the power of sport to build a community that invests in the lives of people impacted by rare diseases.

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