Aplastic anemia survivor Jordan Culbreath has received the 2011 Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion Award. The announcement was made today at the National Institutes of Health's annual Rare Disease Day.
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Jordan Culbreath Named 2011 Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion.
Scott Shirley, founder and Executive Director of Uplifting Athletes, said
Not all of our Rare Disease Champion finalists are themselves rare disease survivors, which is what makes Jordan's story so compelling. He embodies everything Uplifting Athletes stands for. He's a gifted athlete who channeled his strength and determination to overcome a personal obstacle, but he also inspired countless people along the way.
Congratulations, Jordan! We thank you for your efforts to bring awareness to bone marrow failure diseases.