University of Delaware Athletics
Delaware Dance Signs Anijah Brown Through Team IMPACT
8/19/2023 3:36:00 PM | Dance
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware dance team is delighted to share the signing of 10-year-old Anijah Brown through Team IMPACT, head coach Risa Snapp announced Saturday.
Anijah, who lives with osteosarcoma – a form of cancer that starts in the bones – will participate in many activities with the dance team over the next two years, including games, practices, and other team events. To date, Brown has already joined the Blue Hens for an ice cream outing at UDairy and some team practices. She will also be joining the team for its photoshoot next week, as well as performing a routine at a football game this season.
The Blue Hens will hold a signing event open to the media with Anijah and members of the dance program on Monday, August 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Bob Carpenter Center Club. Those wishing to cover the event, shoud RSVP to Ed LeFurge III.
"We are very excited to have Anijah join our UDDT family," Snapp said. " She has a bright, energetic personality that fits right in with our team. We've all really enjoyed getting to know Anijah so far."
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.
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 2,300 children with 700+ colleges and universities in 49 states, impacting more than 60,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.
Media Contacts
For University of Delaware: Ed LeFurge III, lefurge@udel.edu
For Team IMPACT: Katie DePaolo, kdepaolo@teamimpact.org
Anijah, who lives with osteosarcoma – a form of cancer that starts in the bones – will participate in many activities with the dance team over the next two years, including games, practices, and other team events. To date, Brown has already joined the Blue Hens for an ice cream outing at UDairy and some team practices. She will also be joining the team for its photoshoot next week, as well as performing a routine at a football game this season.
The Blue Hens will hold a signing event open to the media with Anijah and members of the dance program on Monday, August 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Bob Carpenter Center Club. Those wishing to cover the event, shoud RSVP to Ed LeFurge III.
"We are very excited to have Anijah join our UDDT family," Snapp said. " She has a bright, energetic personality that fits right in with our team. We've all really enjoyed getting to know Anijah so far."
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.
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 2,300 children with 700+ colleges and universities in 49 states, impacting more than 60,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.
Media Contacts
For University of Delaware: Ed LeFurge III, lefurge@udel.edu
For Team IMPACT: Katie DePaolo, kdepaolo@teamimpact.org
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