Justin Watson's Reps for Rare Diseases

As I take a step toward my NFL dream, I’d like to use this opportunity to give back. I have committed my performance at the Penn Pro Day to support Uplifting Athletes and its mission to inspire the rare disease community with hope through the power of sport.

I was honored to be part of our Penn Chapter, and the Lift for Life experience with my teammates was something I will never forget. Uplifting Athletes was an important part of my college experience, and that is why I’ve chosen to launch my Reps for Rare Diseases campaign in support of the rare disease community.

Fans and supporters can pledge for each bench press repetition I perform (my goal is 22) at the Penn Pro Day on March 19.

Please join my team by making a pledge today!

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How you can help

· Pledge for every bench press repetition I perform at pro day

· Make a one-time flat donation

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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.

Moved by former Quakers wide receiver Kaleb Germinaro, who lost his playing career to a rare disease, Dr. David Fajgenbaum, a Castleman’s Disease Researcher who has the disease himself, and Vhito Decapria, a 6-year-old team captain and brain cancer survivor, the UPenn Chapter started tackling rare diseases when it joined Uplifting Athletes in 2015.

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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,

Justin Watson