Team IMPACT Goes Back To School

Team IMPACT is starting the school year with an achievement before games even begin – the highest number of children and collegiate teams matched in the organization’s 14-year history. From Boston College to UCLA, children and families facing the unthinkable are having fun and building strength alongside new collegiate teammates. 

1,027 Children

1,027 children are matched with teams this school year through Team IMPACT, the largest roster in program history!

432 Campuses

Across 48 states, over 400 campuses have teams participating in Team IMPACT. From tennis to football, from Boston to LA, campuses are all in.

25,000 Student Athletes

Student athletes across division, sport and school showcase empathy and leadership in their strong bonds with their Team IMPACT teammates.

As Team IMPACT teammates headed back to school, they repped their best team gear, cheering on their student athlete friends on and off the field!

The Jumbos Go All In

“When she thinks of her cancer journey, she thinks of her team.” Nar, mom if Mia, matched with Tuft’s Field Hockey

10 Years of Teammates

Jorden and his teammates have been by each other’s side for over a decade.

Bettering the Team

Boise State’s football team joins their teammate Weston at lunch every other week.

Part of the Family

Mia is building a positive attitude and confidence with teammates at UTSA.

Every Child Has a Story

Behind every matched team is a unique story, special to child and family on why they wanted to be a part of Team IMPACT. In our video series, we give an in-depth look at some of the children, families and teams in our program. 

Jace and his family, matched with Houston men’s basketball, talk about getting stronger alongside their teammates.

Payton and the Hoosiers talk about their ‘Do The Work’ mentality on and off the court.