Team IMPACT matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved.
Population Served: Team IMPACT serves children facing serious illness and disability.
Eligibility Requirements: Helping kids experience life beyond serious illness and disability. Eligibility Requirements: Children ages 5-16 Diagnosed with a serious or chronic illness Require ongoing treatment and/or extended hospital stays Could benefit, both socially and psychologically, from the support of a team.
For more information, contact Emma Simches at esimches@teamimpact.org.
Cost: No cost for participation
Location: Both In-person and Online. Team IMPACT is a national non-profit organization with resources in all 50 states.
Since established in 2011, Team IMPACT has worked with colleges and universities in VT to match 34 children facing serious illness and disability. With relationships with 7+ colleges and universities in the area, we look forward to reaching more families that could benefit from our program experience to make more amazing matches.