UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; July 11, 2007 -- Penn State Football Uplifting Athletes today announced the teams for the Fifth Annual Lift for Life to be held Friday, July 13 in Holuba Hall.
There are 22 teams ready to put their physical ability to the test in the grueling 11-event lifting challenge. Anticipation surrounding the competition is growing as Penn State fans plan to come out and support the Nittany Lions and this great cause.
A list of teams can be found by clicking here.
Penn State Uplifting Athletes has raised more than $148,000 in the past for years to benefit the Kidney Cancer Association and kidney cancer patients.
Uplifting Athletes also will conduct a silent auction in conjunction with the Lift For Life event. Among the items to be auctioned are a Paul Posluszny autographed jersey, an autographed Donovan McNabb helmet, jersey and football, a Reggie Bush autographed football and a Sean Payton autographed picture. Bidding will start at 3:00 p.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. All event attendees are welcome to participate.
Lift For Life is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 per person or $5 for students or children. The competition will be held in Holuba Hall on the University Park campus and is scheduled from 2:00-7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 1:30.
For more information about the Penn State Football Lift for Life, or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit:http://www.pennstate.upliftingathletes.org or contact Deloris Brobeck at 814-865-1946.