Women鈥檚 Lacrosse and Men鈥檚 Basketball Partners with Team IMPACT
The 吃瓜tv women鈥檚 lacrosse and men鈥檚 basketball teams have partnered with Team IMPACT to sign new team members.
Team IMPACT, a national non-profit organization, has developed a unique multiyear program that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience.
The women鈥檚 lacrosse team signed Riley, who has battled Pilocytic Astrocytoma Glioma, Diabetes Insipidus and Hyperthyroidism, in September.
The men鈥檚 basketball team then welcomed Kevin, who was diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, to its program in December.
The duo will participate in many activities with their respective teams, including games, practices and other team events, over the next two years.