Milton, MA – Curry College Football head coach Todd Parsons announced a new team member, signing 10-year-old Roby Erhabor, and his six-year-old brother Bo through Team IMPACT.
Roby, who has Spina Bifida, was officially introduced at a signing day press conference on Friday, October 11th on campus. Both he and his brother will participate in many activities with the team including games, practices, and other team events. This past Saturday they acted as team captains and helped with the coin toss
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 Roby and Bo join the Colonels," said Emma Simches, Regional Director of Programs, Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to work 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."
Curry College has worked with Team IMPACT for the past 12 years, matching 23 children across numerous teams.
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 over 3,000 children with 700+ 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.