Two UNC Football Players Honored At Uplifting Athletes Leadership Development Conference

Posted Feb 19, 2026
UNC Football's Timir Hickman-Collins and Christo Kelly recently attended the 2026 Uplifting Athletes Leadership Development Conference in Philadelphia. The UNC Football Chapter was recognized at the conference with the prestigious "Game Changers" Award, honoring the program for setting a new standard of support for the rare disease community. (GoHeels.com)

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