HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac Men's Lacrosse has announced the signing of 13-year-old Benjamin Marek through Team IMPACT, as revealed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Markek, who was officially introduced at an in-person press conference at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, had a non-cancerous brain tumor and Cardiopulmonary embolism. He will participate in many activities with the team including games, practices, and other team events.
"Team IMPACT is excited to see Benjamin officially join the Bobcats," said Emma Simches, Regional Director of Programs, Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to work alongside Quinnipiac University, their athletic department, and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates."
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.
Quinnipiac has worked side by side with Team IMPACT for 13 years. The Bobcats have signed a Team IMPACT member to QU's men's soccer, men's tennis, men's hockey, men's lacrosse, field hockey, baseball and men's basketball programs in the past.
