University of Delaware Athletics
Volleyball Signs Allison Patchell Through Team Impact
10/24/2024 5:32:00 PM | Volleyball
NEWARK, Del. – Delaware volleyball is delighted to share the signing of Allison Patchell through Team IMPACT. Allison recently finished treatment and has attended numerous volleyball matches over the last few seasons, including Delaware's victory over Towson on Sept. 28.
The Blue Hens will hold a signing event open to the media with Allison members of the volleyball program on Monday, Sept. 28 at 3:15 p.m. in the Bob Carpenter Center.
"We are so excited to have Allison join our volleyball family," head coach Kimberly Lambert said. "Our players have enjoyed getting to know her and it is an honor to have her be part of our team!"
Members of the volleyball program have been involved with Allison's life already, attending her track meets and getting ice cream with her.
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 disabilities 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 3,000 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.
Media Contacts
For University of Delaware: Michael Riccio, mriccio@udel.edu
For Team IMPACT: Katie DePaolo, kdepaolo@teamimpact.org
