Team IMPACT’s unique multiyear program matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country. Our mission is to guide children and teams alike in a mutually beneficial relationship of belonging, empowerment, and resilience.
For a healthy child, there are a number of systems through their family, school, or larger community where they are able to find support and socialization. For children living with a serious illness or disability, these systems can be strained. Team IMPACT provides a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment for a child and their family to connect with a college athletic team and local campus community.
Long term involvement in Team IMPACT is related to improvement in emotional resilience, which can influence overall quality of life for children with illness and disability.
The results we see in children and student-athletes alike aren’t by accident or luck. Dedicated staff at Team IMPACT work to ensure both the family and team are ready for this experience, considering physical, social, and emotional factors to determine the best match.
Our vision is to create a world where every child facing serious illness and disability feels supported by something bigger and every team is transformed by a greater purpose. When we’re all in together, we all win together.
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*Results for children were from a retrospective survey filled out by Team IMPACT families, conducted 24 months into their involvement in the program.
**Results for student-athletes are compiled from yearly surveys filled out by participating teams.
