BURLINGTON, Vt. – The University of Vermont field hockey and men's soccer teams will join up with Team IMPACT for the organization's inaugural Unstoppable (Virtual) 5K.
 
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Team IMPACT Unstoppable 5K Information
Field Hockey Draft
Men's Soccer Draft
 
On Sunday, Aug. 30, members of the Team IMPACT community will run, walk or roll a 5K course of their choosing to raise funds and awareness for the program.
 
"We have had the privilege of being a part of this amazing program and this is such a small thing we can do to give back and ensure others have that privilege as well," field hockey senior Taryn Marra said. "It also shows our love and support for our teammate, Morgan, from a safe distance!"
 
Catamount field hockey drafted Morgan Van Nostrand as an official member of the team last summer in a special ceremony. Morgan was diagnosed with leukemia in 2019.
 
"I am so thankful for our teammate, Morgan, and her family," head coach Kate Pfeifer said. "The opportunity to know Morgan was given to us by Team Impact, and we hope to support their continued efforts, as well as show our gratitude for their impact on us, by participating in the virtual 5k."
 
The men's soccer squad officially signed 10-year old Max White back in April and he has been a vital part of the team. Max was recently diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - a disorder that affects connective tissue primarily in the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls.
 
"We're looking forward to supporting this great organization and acknowledging how important Max White is to our team," head coach Rob Dow said.
 
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.