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05/01/2010
Chestnut Hill, MA - The Boston College chapter of Uplifting Athletes continued their efforts this weekend to raise funds and awareness to support Ewing’s sarcoma research -- a rare disease that typically affects late-teen or young-adult males.  The chapter’s second annual “Lift For Life” event, organized by Ryan Lindsey and his teammates, involved nine events featuring different members of the offense and defense against one another.  Fans and students came out to show their support.

Individual players set fundraising goals  in honor of their teammate, Mark Herzlich, who was diagnosed with this rare disease less than one year ago.  The highlight of the day came when Mark competed in the bench press.  He has been declared cancer free by his doctors and said he plans to play again this fall.

Over $9,000 has been raised by BC Uplifting Athletes events like "Lift For Life" so far this year.  BC Uplifting Athletes efforts generated $117,528.01 during 2009 -- the highest first year total by any new chapter.  Including the money raised through Uplifting Athletes, the Boston College athletic department's "BC Beat Cancer" campaign has generated over $200,000 for various cancer related charities.  Uplifting Athletes works in partnership with the Sarcoma Foundation of America to fund grants for promising research specific to this rare disease.