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Saturday, February 27 the Hershey Bears helped Uplifting Athletes face off against rare diseases.

Fans in attendance that night were given the opportunity to learn about the Uplifting Athletes cause and how rare diseases affect 30 million Americans.  Fast facts about rare diseases were shown throughout the game, and former Penn State punter Jeremy Boone was part of an on-ice interview informing fans about Uplifting Athletes and directing them to our booth at the Giant Center.

At the Uplifting Athletes booth, fans had a chance to talk football and get autographs from Jeremy plus learn more about the cause. They were also able to purchase t-shirts and wrist bands and take home information about upcoming events and how to join in our mission.

Two lucky raffle winners also went home with team-autographed Penn State memorabilia. All proceeds from the sale of Uplifting Athletes gear and raffle tickets went to support our cause to align college football with rare diseases and raise them to a national priority.

The Rare Disease Night with the Hershey Bears was part of a larger list of events to honor Rare Disease Day, which is held on February 28 each year. This is the second year in a row the Hershey Bears have been involved with Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Day events. For more information on all of Uplifting Athlete's Rare Disease Day events visit our Rare Disease Day page.