BURLINGTON, Vt. – The University of Vermont men's soccer program announced 10-year old and Richmond native Max White as an official member of the team on Wednesday. White joined the Catamounts through Team IMPACT.
 
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White celebrated his draft day with the Catamounts in a video ceremony facilitated by national non-profit Team IMPACT, who connects children facing serious or chronic illnesses with college athletic teams, forming life-long bonds and life-changing outcomes. Head coach Rob Dow and White signed an official letter of intent during the ceremony.
 
White lives in Richmond with his parents, Brooke and Dan, and older brother Zane. He was recently diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - a disorder that affects connective tissue primarily in the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls. He is an avid soccer fan and works hard to stay strong and keep his body healthy. As the newest member of the team, White can attend practices and games with the Catamounts.
 
"I am excited to welcome Max to the UVM men's soccer family," Dow said. "Max holds the strongest values of our program of being tough, resilient, hardworking, disciplined, and a family-first teammate."
 
Since 2011, Team IMPACT has matched over 1,800 children with more than 600 colleges and universities in 48 states, reaching over 55,000 participating student-athletes. The child joins the athletic team and the student-athletes join the child's support team. Throughout the journey, the child gains strength, camaraderie and support while the student-athletes experience lessons of courage, resiliency and perspective they can't learn in a classroom.

Team IMPACT has more than 1,000 teams waiting to be matched with children, ages 5-16, who have been diagnosed with a serious or chronic illness and who could benefit from becoming a member of the team. For more information, visit www.teamimpact.org. 
 
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