Penn State hosted its 21st annual Lift for Life Thursday afternoon in Holuba Hall, with the Nittany Lion offense taking on the defense in competitions to help fight rare diseases. The event, put on by the Penn State Uplifting Athletes chapter, was open to fans and featured a kids clinic.
Here’s a look inside Thursday’s event.
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter celebrates winning a round of a farmers hold during the 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State linebackers Tony Rojas and Dom DeLuca compete in tug-of-war against the offense during the 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Offensive lineman Addison Penn and defensive end Amin Vanover face off in a farmers hold during Penn State football’s 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State linebacker Tony Rojas signs autographs and talks with fans during the 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wide receiver Julian Fleming smiles during the 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State cornerback Antoine Belgrave-Shorter competes in a kettle ball carry during the 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State cornerback Audavion Collins laughs as Cam Miller takes a video of him competing in the kettle bell carry during the 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State safety DaKaari Nelson watches a youngster run a drill as part of the kids clinic during the 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson laughs as he and the defense compete against the offense in tug-of-war during the 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State offensive lineman Eagan Boyer and the offense compete against the defense in tug-of-war during the 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
The defense and offense compete in tug-of-war during Penn State football’s 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren signs autographs for fans during the 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State linebacker Kobe King throws a weighted ball over his head during the 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Teammates react as offensive lineman JB Nelson tries to kick a field goal during Penn State football’s 21st Annual Lift for Life to benefit Uplifting Athletes on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Holuba Hall. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Jon Sauber covers Penn State football and men’s basketball for the Centre Daily Times. He earned his B.A. in digital and print journalism from Penn State and his M.A. in sports journalism from IUPUI. His previous stops include jobs at The Indianapolis Star, the NCAA, and Rivals.
