Columbia Athletics Deepens Commitment to Team IMPACT
The Lions Are Expanding Opportunities for Children Facing Serious Illness and Disability in New York
Team IMPACT and Springfield College showcase meaningful partnership
Springfield College will be at the center of the men’s Division III volleyball world this week, hosting the Final Four inside Blake Arena. Amidst the high stakes in the national spotlight, there’s another story; it may be quieter, but it’s just as powerful, and ready to take center stage.
WOMEN’S LACROSSE SIGNS ISLA THROUGH TEAM IMPACT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team welcomed its newest member to the program on Monday afternoon.
Connecticut teen who overcame rare blood cancer heads to Final Four with UConn men’s basketball
Elijah Randolph calculates he’s been to more than 100 UConn men’s basketball games over the past few years.
NYU women’s basketball’s Eden Williamson finds perspective through Team IMPACT
Williamson and NYU’s record-breaking program built a bond with Amina, a 10-year-old with sickle cell disease
Meet the youngest members of Northeastern’s hockey teams
Northeastern hockey partners with Team IMPACT which pairs a child with a serious health condition with a college team, helping build a therapeutic relationship.
Team Impact connects Green Hills’ Jensen Petersen with the Trinity College hockey team
The first line on the Team Impact web site reads, “Team IMPACT matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved.”
Harvard Softball Signs Mae and Maia Through Team Impact
CAMBRDIGE, Mass. – Harvard softball is welcoming new members to the Crimson family, as Harvard signs nine-year-old Mae and 13-year-old Maia in partnership with Team IMPACT.
Nonprofit matches kids with sports teams to make team impact
Sports have a way of bringing people together in the most unique ways. The parents of one family have built long-lasting relationships, and their son has gotten to be a part of an incredible experience thanks to a national organization.
Men’s Golf Signs Connor and Weston Through Team Impact
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard men’s golf team announced two new members, signing 11-year-old Connor and his nine-year-old brother Weston through Team IMPACT.
On Giving Tuesday, Team Impact CEO talks mission to pair kids in need with college sports teams
This Giving Tuesday, WBZ-TV’s Chris Tanaka talks with Team Impact CEO Krissie Kelleher about the nonprofit’s mission to connect kids with chronic illnesses to college sports teams.
Laker men’s hockey signs David from Team IMPACT
OSWEGO — The Oswego Lakers men’s hockey team has officially partnered with Team IMPACT for the 2025-26 season, welcoming 9-year-old David from Baldwinsville as the newest and youngest member of the program.
Adam Joins Babson Swimming & Diving through Team IMPACT
BABSON PARK, Mass.—Head coach Eric Thurston and the Babson College men’s and women’s swimming & diving program officially welcomed its newest team member, 11-year-old Adam, through a partnership with Team IMPACT earlier this month.
Team IMPACT Collaborates With Swimming and Diving: Meet Mikey
The men and women’s swimming and diving team has welcomed Mikey, a young boy from the Team IMPACT program, as a new member of their team. Various sports have collaborated with Team IMPACT, a non-profit organization who connects children with serious or life-threatening medical diagnoses and disabilities with college athletic teams across the country. The collaboration between Trinity Athletics and Team IMPACT began in 2011 when the men’s basketball team took on the opportunity. This has continued into the present, with teams such as men’s ice hockey and the men’s lacrosse team also acting as leaders for these young kids.
Anthony Pecorella found himself and his purpose through Team IMPACT
University of Maine punter leaned on relationships from Team IMPACT during his own serious illness
Women’s Basketball Signs Serena Through Team IMPACT
BOSTON – The Boston University women’s basketball program announced a new team member, signing 10-year old Serena through Team IMPACT on Wednesday (Oct. 29).
Team IMPACT Olivia Joins Endicott Women’s Lacrosse Team!
BEVERLY, Mass. — The Endicott women’s lacrosse team is proud to announce the signing of their newest Gull teammate, Olivia! Olivia signed with the women’s lacrosse team on Sunday afternoon.
UNH men’s basketball team signs 13-year-old to the Wildcats
DURHAM, N.H. —
The University of New Hampshire men’s basketball team added a new teammate Friday afternoon.
Men’s Basketball Signs Will Gustafson via Team IMPACT
DURHAM, N.H. – Will Gustafson (Amesbury, Mass.) officially signed to join the University of New Hampshire men’s basketball team in a press conference that was held at UNH’s Field House on Friday afternoon. The announcement was made in conjunction with Team IMPACT.
Fairfield Men’s Basketball Joins with Team IMPACT to Welcome Jahson to the Stags
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – In a partnership with Team IMPACT, Fairfield University Men’s Basketball has officially signed Jahson (“Juju”) to be a part of the Stags family. The signing was held in the Walsh Athletic Center following a team practice on Sunday, Oct. 5. Juju, his parents, and his sister Jaiana will join the Stags at games, practices, and other team events.
Men’s Lacrosse To Host Fourth Annual Burrito Bowl in Support of Team IMPACT
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For the fourth consecutive season, the Harvard men’s lacrosse team is set to compete in the annual Burrito Bowl scrimmage. The program is thrilled to once again join forces with Team IMPACT to host the event that will raise money for the charity in support of its mission of inclusion. The second event in the Crimson’s fall experience will see the team battle it out in the Crimson vs. White scrimmage on Cumnoch Field this Saturday (Sep. 27) at 11:00 AM.
Tufts Football Signs Mabray Through Team IMPACT
SOMERVILLE, MA (September 22, 2025) – Friday evening, Tufts University football announced a new team member, signing14-year-old Mabray through Team IMPACT.
Holy Cross and Team IMPACT Launch Formal Partnership to Support Children with Serious Illness
WORCESTER, Mass. — Team IMPACT, a national nonprofit that connects children living with serious illnesses and disabilities to college athletic teams, has officially partnered with the College of the Holy Cross. As part of this multi-year partnership, Holy Cross Athletics and Team IMPACT will collaborate to provide life-changing experiences for children and their families, while deepening connections between student-athletes and the broader Worcester community.
Holy Cross and Team IMPACT Celebrate New Partnership with Game-Day Recognition
On Saturday September 13th, the College of the Holy Cross and Team IMPACT came together for more than just football. At the Crusaders’ 2:00 p.m. kickoff against the Rhode Island Rams, the two organizations officially launched a new partnership designed to support children living with serious illnesses and disabilities through the power of sports.