Brown Athletics Announces Partnership with Team IMPACT
1/11/2024 10:25:00 AM | General
This marks Team IMPACT's first Ivy League partnership with one of its most matched college campuses
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown University's Division of Athletics and Recreation has announced a division-wide partnership with Team IMPACT, a nonprofit that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams. To date, Brown has welcomed 31 Team IMPACT teammates to its college sports teams, and their official partnership is Team IMPACT's first with an Ivy League university.
On Thursday, January 11 at 12:45 p.m. in the Joukowsky Room, men's basketball will sign its newest signee in collaboration with Team IMPACT.
From football to rugby, volleyball, swimming, track and field, and more, the Bears are one of the most matched campuses in the country. These relationships and Brown's work with Team IMPACT were celebrated on November 18, at the Dartmouth football game, where active and alumni matches were in attendance to commemorate the student-athletes and staff who have welcomed Team IMPACT teammates and their families over the past 11 years.
"As one of our most matched campuses in the nation, Brown continues to prove why they are considered one of the preeminent Universities both inside and outside of the classroom," said Ryan Irwin, Team IMPACT's Northeast Regional Executive Director. "This partnership will open many doors for Brown's student-athletes and our matches and families as well, and that will allow us to expand our vision and ultimately provide more lifelong memories and impact for all involved. For an organization driven by forming mutually beneficial relationships of belonging, empowerment, and resilience, a partnership between Team IMPACT and Brown University is a perfect match."
The partnership will endeavor to promote Team IMPACT's work on campus, match more teammates with Brown's college sports teams, and celebrate their existing matches throughout the year.
"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Team IMPACT, an organization that shares our mission of serving others," said M. Grace Calhoun '92, Ph.D., Brown University Chancellor Samuel M. Mencoff '78 Vice President for Athletics and Recreation. "We strive to foster personal growth through holistic development, and this terrific opportunity also helps us build meaningful relationships in our Greater Providence community."
Every Team IMPACT match needs a personalized game plan to win – effectively building confidence and independence for all. With matches for more than 3,000 children in 750+ colleges and universities in 50 states, impacting more than 75,000 student-athletes, Team IMPACT continues to deliver a reliable program built on strength and camaraderie, getting all kids in the game.
To learn more about Team IMPACT or get involved, please visit www.teamimpact.org.
About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT's unique multiyear 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. It ensures everyone involved has the personalized game plan they need to win – effectively building confidence and independence. Founded in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched more than 3,000 children with 750+ colleges and universities in 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.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program, and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation makes an immediate impact on today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
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For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on Twitter, @BrownU_Bears on Instagram, like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown University's Division of Athletics and Recreation has announced a division-wide partnership with Team IMPACT, a nonprofit that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams. To date, Brown has welcomed 31 Team IMPACT teammates to its college sports teams, and their official partnership is Team IMPACT's first with an Ivy League university.
On Thursday, January 11 at 12:45 p.m. in the Joukowsky Room, men's basketball will sign its newest signee in collaboration with Team IMPACT.
From football to rugby, volleyball, swimming, track and field, and more, the Bears are one of the most matched campuses in the country. These relationships and Brown's work with Team IMPACT were celebrated on November 18, at the Dartmouth football game, where active and alumni matches were in attendance to commemorate the student-athletes and staff who have welcomed Team IMPACT teammates and their families over the past 11 years.
"As one of our most matched campuses in the nation, Brown continues to prove why they are considered one of the preeminent Universities both inside and outside of the classroom," said Ryan Irwin, Team IMPACT's Northeast Regional Executive Director. "This partnership will open many doors for Brown's student-athletes and our matches and families as well, and that will allow us to expand our vision and ultimately provide more lifelong memories and impact for all involved. For an organization driven by forming mutually beneficial relationships of belonging, empowerment, and resilience, a partnership between Team IMPACT and Brown University is a perfect match."
The partnership will endeavor to promote Team IMPACT's work on campus, match more teammates with Brown's college sports teams, and celebrate their existing matches throughout the year.
"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Team IMPACT, an organization that shares our mission of serving others," said M. Grace Calhoun '92, Ph.D., Brown University Chancellor Samuel M. Mencoff '78 Vice President for Athletics and Recreation. "We strive to foster personal growth through holistic development, and this terrific opportunity also helps us build meaningful relationships in our Greater Providence community."
Every Team IMPACT match needs a personalized game plan to win – effectively building confidence and independence for all. With matches for more than 3,000 children in 750+ colleges and universities in 50 states, impacting more than 75,000 student-athletes, Team IMPACT continues to deliver a reliable program built on strength and camaraderie, getting all kids in the game.
To learn more about Team IMPACT or get involved, please visit www.teamimpact.org.
About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT's unique multiyear 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. It ensures everyone involved has the personalized game plan they need to win – effectively building confidence and independence. Founded in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched more than 3,000 children with 750+ colleges and universities in 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.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program, and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation makes an immediate impact on today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on Twitter, @BrownU_Bears on Instagram, like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
