Milton, MA – Today, Curry Baseball announced a new team member, signing 10 year old Blake through Team IMPACT.

Blake who lives with PANDAS, officially signed with the team today, will participate in many activities with the baseball team, including games, practices and other team events, over the next two years.

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.

Curry has worked with Team IMPACT for the past 14 years, matching 26 children across 14 teams.

"Team IMPACT is excited to see Blake join the Colonels," said Amy VanRyn, Chief Program Officer at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to partner with Curry College, their athletic department, and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates."

About Team IMPACT

Team IMPACT's unique multiyear 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 more than 4,000 children with 750+ colleges and universities in all 50 states, impacting more than 75,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.