Members of the Maryland Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will participate in their first “Lift For Life” event at 5 p.m. on Thursday at the practice field next to Byrd Stadium in hopes of raising money to find a cure for cystic fibrosis.

The Terps will participate in a number of strength and conditioning drills, including tug-of-war and tire flips, as well as several contests geared to entertain fans. The event is open to the public and free of charge. It's for a good cause, and it's something that Boston College has gotten into as well.

Maryland’s chapter will donate all contributions to the Boomer Esiason Foundation for research. A recommended donation of $5 for children and $10 for adults will be accepted at the event and fans can also make donations online.

Uplifting Athletes is a national nonprofit organization that aligns college football with rare diseases in hopes of raising them as a national priority through outreach, research, education and advocacy. University chapters are operated by current football players at Boston College, Maryland, Penn State, Ohio State and Colgate to benefit a rare disease relevant to their team.