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“I’m going to Texas!”💙
There’s more
@marchmadness
magic happening at
#TeamIMPACT
!
@UConnWBB
is bringing a secret weapon to their Final Four game: their Team IMPACT teammate, Daniela! They surprised her with news that she’s flying to San Antonio to help them out on Friday night.
The secret is out — Daniela’s going to the Final Four!
We are so excited to be able to send Daniela to Minneapolis to support
@UConnWBB
in their big game this weekend. 💙
#AllInAllTogether
The UConn women are Final Four bound and so is this 9-year-old! The players surprised Daniela Ciriello last night.
Daniela was diagnosed at 14 months with a rare genetic blood disorder. For four years now, she has been an honorary member of the Huskies through
@GoTeamIMPACT
.
Congratulations to Payton and
@IndianaWBB
on winning our Match Madness fundraising challenge!
The
@IUHoosiers
community came together to support our program, earning the top fundraising spot and a special outing for Payton and her teammates.
#AllInAllTogether
.
@IndianaWBB
's first season with Payton was one for the books!
Payton excitedly braved her first plane ride to support her girls in their Sweet 16 game against
@UConnWBB
. Despite the game's outcome, Payton and her teammates were all smiles experiencing
@MarchMadnessWBB
together.
ICYMI: Lucy and Sophie are headed to the Final Four!
@BCwlax
knew they couldn't head to Baltimore without their
#1
fans, the Stiles Family, so the
@BCEagles
surprised them at practice Tuesday night with Golden Tickets and news that Team IMPACT was sending them to the Final Four.
Having a recruit visit campus is always a big deal and often a tough call, but for
@UHCougarFB
, asking Vinny to commit to the Cougars was the easiest decision the team has ever made. 💪
#BeTheIMPACT
#GoCoogs
#UnstoppableAsOne
Vinny was matched with
@UHCougarFB
in June and packed a lifetime of memories into his 2 months with the Coogs before he sadly passed away in August.
This afternoon when his team takes the field in Birmingham, Vinny's parents will be in the crowd honoring their son one more time.
.
@BCwlax
signed not one but TWO new National Champs to their roster when they snagged top recruits Lucy and Sophie!
Lifelong fans of the
@BCEagles
, the sisters are carrying on the family tradition at
@BostonCollege
, where their parents met when they were students. 🦅
Maddy was recently released from the hospital after surgery, and her
@CuseWLAX
teammates were there to give her the warmest welcome home! They surprised her with a drive-by parade and signs to reminder her that she is their “toughest teammate and makes them better every day!”
Sawyer made his way to Happy Valley to spend some time with
@PennStateFball
!
“Thanks to our main man, Sawyer, for stopping by practice and breaking us down!” his Nittany Lion teammates said. “Oh, and he also secured the Madden win over JB!” 🏆
#BeTheIMPACT
#GoTeamIMPACT
#WeAre
Cal couldn’t choose between his Team IMPACT and
@umterps
hats—so he wore both—because he’s headed to the
@PinstripeBowl
!
Cal has made new friends and gained tons of confidence since being matched with
@TerpsFootball
and can't wait to experience his first Bowl Game with the team.
Jarred proudly wears his game face and his
@CWUFB
uniform to support his guys, both on and off the field!
His teammates feel confident knowing Jarred is cheering them on, and they have no doubt he will be “a huge factor in making us a National Championship contender”! 🏆
Even in the off season, Anthony is rocking his
@NovaFootball
gear and counting down the days until it's college football season again.
#AllInAllTogether
There are no fans allowed in the arena at matches this season, but that won’t stop
@OregonVB
from having Danielle on their bench!
Cardboard Danielle was with her teammates at their season opener last week and will continue to be right by their side cheering them on all season!
Though he has been committed to
@umterps
since 2019, it’s now official: Cal is Locked In.
Cal’s choice to join
@TerpsFootball
was easy. “The hat options better be Maryland, Maryland, Maryland, Maryland!” Cal said before signing his letter of intent.
#AllInAllTogether
#BeTheIMPACT
Last weekend, 15-year-old Ian bet his SNHU Baseball teammates that if he could get out of his wheelchair and walk across a parking lot, then they would have to win their game. Click the link below to find out what happened!
#BeTheIMPACT
@snhupenmen
Scarlett is officially a Wildcat!
She signed her letter of intent surrounded by
@NovaAthletics
gear, notes from her teammates, and her family and whole team on Zoom!
They explained the pillars of
@NovaWSoccer
, presented her new locker, and cheered her on as she joined the team.
New year, new shoes, and new locker room grooves! 🕺
Larry and
@MarquetteMBB
showed off their matching sneaks and best dance moves after their big win.
#AllInAllTogether
Since his Signing Day, Anthony has become a core member of the
@NovaFootball
team.
Catch him dancing on the sidelines, making friends with everyone he meets, and celebrating the
@CAASports
Championship with his team as they secured their bid in this year’s
@NCAA_FCS
Playoffs. 💪
After a heartbreaking
@BadgerWBB
loss, Emma was worried her team was feeling sad, so she recorded a message to remind them that—win or lose—she is always proud of her teammates.
Learn more and get girls like Emma in the game at
.
#AllInAllTogetHER
Daniela received a few surprises from her
@UConnWBB
teammates, including a signed poster and an exclusive invite to their season opener!
She supported her
@UConnHuskies
from a safe distance, and they were excited to have her in the stands to see their first win of the season!
Simon is a 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 🏆
@GoNUmhockey
beat Boston University 4-3 in overtime in the Beanpot final and Simon was there cheering for his team every step of the way!
#AllInAllTogether
24 hours after being matched with
@CuseSB
, Savvy’s Wilms Tumor recurred. Between yesterday’s chemo and today’s tumor removal surgery, her team put together the most INCREDIBLE
#DraftDay
. Thank you
@CuseSB
for rallying behind Savvy. Good luck Savvy! We’re cheering for you 🧡💙
She’s been with us since January but today we officially signed Savvy to join our program, with the help of
@GoTeamIMPACT
. We could not be happier to bring on such a special person and we’re excited to help her on her journey!
Read her story here:
One of our alumni, Larry, has a special message for everyone on
#WorldHealthDay
with some tips and positivity on quarantine. Larry’s had over 100 surgeries since birth, so he and his family understand the importance of distancing in critical health scenarios. Thanks
@coobles321
!
@kubaseball
is traveling for a 4 game series this weekend in Charleston, SC & wanted to bring their teammate,
@quinnwillwin2
along too! Thanks Blake, Manny, Brooks, & the rest of the team for making Quinn a part of the
#RockChalk
road trip experience!✈️⚾️
📸:
@kubaseball
Everyday, we strive to ensure that no child is ever sidelined by sickness. Tonight, we were able to celebrate 10 years of doing just that. Thank you to everyone who helps bring our impact to life.
#BeTheImpact
On Friday, Stonehill College Football welcome 11-year-old Daniel to their team! On Saturday, Daniel took to the field with his teammates as an honorary captain!
#BeTheIMPACT
@GoStonehill
JP was in the arena to meet his
@KUHoops
teammates in-person for the first time—and his team did not fail to put on a show!
Their game was full of excitement, and JP’s teammates were sure to find him in the crowd to celebrate the biggest moments—like this one-handed dunk.
“I thought of you guys when I got my legs casted – I got Jayhawk blue! Thank you for making the difference and always putting a smile on my face.”
Quinn loves spending time with
@KUBaseball
and supporting them on and off the field - from his hat to his sweatshirt to his casts!
Liam sent
@MarymountBASE
a care package full of lots of cool stuff – including a photo of him in his uniform, the team’s favorite snacks, and this incredible note from his family letting them know no matter what their season looks like, Liam will always be cheering them on. 💙
We may not be able to have fans physically in the stands at
@BCFootball
games this year, but that won’t stop
@BostonCollege
’s
#TeamIMPACT
teammates from cheering on their Eagles!
Dilen, Jacob, Josh, and Natalia are repping their school from the stands and their homes all season.
Tonight as
#3
@KUHoops
takes on
#7
@WVUhoops
, the Jayhawks have a new secret weapon – their
#TeamIMPACT
teammate, JP.
JP, whose middle name is Phog after the
@KUAthletics
arena, has always dreamed of being a Jayhawk. His dream came true when he signed his NLI and joined the team.
From his Signing Day in 2019 to FaceTime calls through COVID, Josh has spent countless hours with his
@bchockey
teammates.
And now that the team is ranked
#1
in the country, Josh is even more proud to be an Eagle and cheer for his team as they take on
@uconnmhoc
this weekend. 🦅
St. John's University becomes Team IMPACT’s first partner school in New York City!
To date,
@StJohnsRedStorm
has signed four TI teammates and currently has its first Fellow for the 2021-22 academic year. We are excited to work with
@StJohnsU
to continue making an impact in NYC.
It was an incredible day for Rylee and her
@Pitt_SB
teammates. If you haven't yet, take a look at
@NCAAsoftball
's Instagram story for a full coverage of Rylee's Draft Day!
#BeTheIMPACT
It's a big day in the 'Burgh!
We'll be welcoming
@GoTeamIMPACT
recruit Rylee DiTullio to the team this afternoon!
Take a behind-the-scenes look at her draft day experience on
@NCAAsoftball
's Instagram!
📰:
#H2P
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#BeTheIMPACT
“These players at MSU are amazing young men inspiring Barrett to be the best he can be!”
Barrett and his family had a great day on the field with
@MSUBobcats_FB
! Even though they are disappointed the season is postponed, they rely on each other for motivation and inspiration.
It's always a special day for
@BC_MHockey
when Josh is in Conte, but last month's game against
@UConnMHOC
is one Josh and his teammates will never forget.
Josh, the team, and the crowd were all smiles when Josh was announced at the game as an honorary starter for the
@BCEagles
.
We have reached 1,500 matches! Thank you
@NCAADII
and all of our incredible Division II schools for helping us make our 1,100th, 1,200th, 1,300th, 1,400th and 1,500th matches!
#BeTheIMPACT
#NCAADII
#MakeItYours
This year, Team IMPACT is excited to have several matched teams competing in bowl games on college football's biggest stage — and we knew they couldn't head into their most important game of the year without their bravest teammate.
Show your support: .
Andrew was matched with
@CuseFootball
in May of this year, and from their very first meeting, Andrew and his teammates knew that when they're together, they're right where they belong.
#AllInAllTogether
The
@Pitt_SB
team surprised Rylee with a car parade to let her know how much they miss spending time with her in-person.
“We need to find a way to express back how much this means to Rylee and us,” Rylee’s mom said. “They are the sweetest, kindest, most loving group of girls.”
ICYMI: On Tuesday, 9-year-old Ray signed his National Letter of Intent and officially became a part of the Rider University Swimming and Diving team!
#BeTheIMPACT
@RIDERATHLETICS
.
@marchmadness
may be over, but we’re still soaking in the excitement of the season!
Although it didn’t end the way we hoped,
@RamblersMBB
and
@UConnWBB
's seasons were full of excitement, laughs, love, and wins—with Marcellus and Daniela supporting their teammates all year long!
Kyle’s Signing Day with
@jhumenslacrosse
was a huge celebration for Kyle, his team, and his whole community.
His new friendships and this video from his team are a testament to the bonds formed through Team IMPACT and the influence these relationships have on everyone involved.💙
Inspired by his brother Chris, Jay Calnan was driven to find a way to ensure no child was sidelined by sickness or disability. Learn more about Jay and the story of Team IMPACT in
@LisaWBZ
's feature for
@wbz
:
Last weekend, Jax received some pointers from teammate Charles Salary, then went on to score the final touchdown of Marian University Football's spring game!
#FeelGoodFriday
#BeTheIMPACT
@MUKnights
No
@gophervball
road trip is complete without their biggest fan!
Cora’s cardboard cutout joined the team on their trip to Nebraska, and her teammates were “so happy to have Cora and Team IMPACT with us in spirit” for their journey.
#BeTheIMPACT
#GoTeamIMPACT
#UnstoppableAsOne
Gentry and Lauren are headed to the 𝙀𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙀𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 🎉
Team IMPACT is sending Gentry with
@MinnStMBBall
and Lauren with
@DaemenWBB
to the Elite Eight round of the
@NCAADII
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments!
#AllInAllTogether
Jonathan Phog "JP" Bemberger has been a member of the
@KUHoops
team since November 2020.
He has been battling Ewing Sarcoma, a form of pediatric cancer since joining Team Impact. He's here today to watch the Jayhawks.
Last night, the Team IMPACT community came together at the annual Game Day Gala to celebrate 12 years, 50 states, 3,000 matches, 75,000+ student-athletes—and this is just the beginning. Give the gift of team for years to come at .
#AllInAllTogether
Although JP has been matched with the Jayhawks since October, he was finally able to get to campus for this first official visit!
“It’s what I thought and more,” JP told his teammates. “Let’s go win a Championship!” 🏆
#BeTheIMPACT
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#RockChalk