CHESTNUT HILL, Mass.-- Boston College head softball coach Amy Kvilhaug announced two new team members, signing 6-year-old Molly Flynn and sister 10-year-old Tessa Flynn through Team IMPACT.

Molly, who lives with cerebral palsy, and Tessa, were officially introduced at a signing day press conference Tuesday, Feb. 19 inside Conte Forum. They will regularly participate in team activities and attend home games at the Harrington Athletics Village.

Team IMPACT, a national non-profit organization, has developed a unique multi-year 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.
 
"Team IMPACT is excited to see Molly and Tessa officially join the Eagles," said Emma Simches, Regional Director of Programs, Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to partner with Boston College, their athletic department, and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates."

Boston College has worked with Team IMPACT for the past 13 years, matching 31 children across its  men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, baseball, softball, women's lacrosse, football, swimming and diving, men's and women's hockey, cheerleading, co-ed skiing, women's volleyball, men's golf, women's field hockey, and women's track teams. 

"This is a complete blessing for our program," Coach Kvilhaug said. "The stars couldn't have aligned more with who we received as a family. I want to thank Tessa for being a star softball player, who wanted to pair up with a softball team, and we are now fortunate enough to be teammates with amazing sisters. You are more than just in our program, you are our family."

About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT's unique multi-year program signs children facing serious illness and disability onto 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, ensuring everyone involved has the personalized game plan they need to win – effectively building confidence and independence. Founded in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched over 3,000 children with 700+ colleges and universities in all 50 states, impacting more than 75,000 student-athletes.
If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.