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Craft Named to 2022 Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion Team

PHILADELPHIA – UNC wide receiver Tylee Craft has been named as one of the five members of the 2022 Rare Disease Champion Team, Uplifting Athletes announced on Thursday.

Since 2009, Uplifting Athletes has been honored to celebrate individuals from college athletics whose commitment to driving positive change for the rare disease community as part of its Rare Disease Champion Team. Each team member shares their experience to inspire hope for a future where no person impacted by rare disease feels alone.

The full 2022 Uplifting Rare Disease Champion Team:

  • JD Bertrand, University of Notre Dame Football, is being recognized for going above and beyond as a rare disease advocate and chapter leader.