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Brown Track and Field Signs Tyson Through Team Impact
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown track and field head coach Ken Hunt announced a new team member, signing 8-year-old Tyson through Team IMPACT. Tyson, who lives with a chronic gastrointestinal condition, was officially introduced at a signing day press conference on Tuesday at the Olney-Margolies Athletic Center. He will participate in many activities with the team including […]
Tyson, who lives with a chronic gastrointestinal condition, was officially introduced at a signing day press conference on Tuesday at the Olney-Margolies Athletic Center. He will participate in many activities with the team including meets, practices, and other team events.
“The Brown Track and Field team is lucky to have a new teammate like Tyson,” said sophomore middle distance runner Jake Haley. “He is what our team has been missing and is going to be the factor to take us to the next level!”
Team IMPACT, a national non-profit organization has developed a unique multiyear program that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience.
“Team IMPACT is excited to see Tyson officially join his team,” said Emma Simches, Regional Director of Programs, Northeast at Team IMPACT. “We are proud to work alongside Brown, their athletic department and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates.”
“I couldn’t be more proud of our student leadership team and the whole track team on signing a new teammate,” said Brown throwing coach Darcy Wilson.
About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT’s unique multi-year program signs children facing serious illness and disability onto college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience, ensuring everyone involved has the personalized game plan they need to win – effectively building confidence and independence. Founded in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched over 2,600 children with 700 + college and universities in all 50 states, impacting more than 65,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.