Rob Long | Executive Director
Uplifting Athletes

Rob, a former All-American punter at Syracuse. In 2010, during his senior season, he was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. His treatment lasted 16 months, ending his NFL aspirations. A Syracuse University graduate, Rob earned a B.S. from the Whitman School of Management and a Master’s in New Media Management from the Newhouse School. He became the Executive Director of Uplifting Athletes in 2018 after joining the organization in 2016. Uplifting Athletes has now funded more than $1.2 million in research grants to the next generation of researchers and has provided unique Uplifting Experiences to more than 2,000 individuals impacted by a rare disease.