Michael A. Taylor Home Run Challenge
Proceeds benefit Uplifting Athletes, Inc.
Only 5% of Rare Diseases Have Access to an FDA-Approved Treatment. I'm Hitting Home Runs to Change That, But Need Your Help!
Make my first season with the Minnesota Twins unforgettable by pledging to support the rare disease community with every home run I hit! As somebody who has been personally impacted by a rare disease, I ask that you join me in honoring the beautiful life of my sister Danielle who was diagnosed with trisomy 18 at birth. Together we can help Uplifting Athletes raise the profile for the 30 million Americans currently living with a rare disease.
My wife Brianna and I are excited to be teaming up with Uplifting Athletes again as we plan to take this year’s season to the next level! While I work on the field to help the Twins win, every dollar you pledge will enter you into a sweepstakes where we’ll be giving away signed gear, tickets, and more!
Last season our grassroots movement raised more than $55,000 to support the mission of Uplifting Athletes through each hit I recorded. This year I’ve also committed to matching dollar for dollar up to $75,000 this season. For those of you who are interested in pledges, this comes to $2,500 per home run I have estimated hitting over the next several months. We are in this campaign together. Our goal is $150,000. Let’s knock it out of the park!
THANK YOU!
Michael A. Taylor, CF, No. 2
Minnesota Twins
How you can help:
The proceeds from the 2023 Michael A. Taylor Home Run Challenge support the mission of Uplifting Athletes and its charitable programs: rare disease awareness, rare disease research, Uplifting Experiences, and Uplifting Leaders.
About Uplifting Athletes
Uplifting Athletes is a nonprofit organization founded in 2007 that harnesses the power of sport to build a community that invests in the lives of people impacted by rare diseases. Since its inception, Uplifting Athletes has raised more than $8 million by engaging athletes in order to positively impact the rare disease community through driving action and funding research. To learn more about Uplifting Athletes visit www.upliftingathletes.org.
Schedule
| Date | Name | home runs | Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30 | April Home Runs | 4 | $11,887 |
| 5/1 | May Home Runs | 2 | $5,943 |
| 6/1 | June Home Runs | 4 | $11,887 |
| 7/1 | July Home Runs | 2 | $5,943 |
| 8/1 | August Home Runs | 8 | $23,773 |
| 9/2 | September Home Runs | 1 | $2,972 |
| 10/2 | October + Playoff Home Runs | 0 | - |
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This campaign benefits
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.
Contributions made to this campaign are tax-deductible.
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