Jace Tonne

I'm stepping into something bigger than myself this year.

As a student-athlete with University of Sioux Falls Football, I'm proud to be participating in our inaugural Lift for Life in support of Uplifting Athletes and the rare disease community.

This is more than a fundraiser. It's an opportunity to use the platform we've been given as student-athletes to make a real difference. Every rep, every lift, and every ounce of effort during Lift for Life represents hope for individuals and families facing the challenges of a rare disease.

Many of these families fight battles most people never see. Through Lift for Life, we're showing them they don't have to face those challenges alone.

I'm asking you to join me in making an impact.

Here's how you can help:

• Make a donation of any amount to support the rare disease community

• Pledge based on my performance during Lift for Life

• Share my fundraising page with friends, family, and others who may want to get involved

Every dollar raised helps fund rare disease research, support families, and empower student-athletes to become servant leaders in their communities.

As this is our first year participating, we're building something special at USF. I'm excited to be part of a team that is committed to making an impact beyond the game, and I would be grateful for your support.

Together, we can make this bigger than one athlete, one team, or one school.

Thank you for being part of the journey.