Soccer Joins With Team Impact, Signs Lilianna Cavallo

Syracuse women's soccer coach Nicky Thrasher Adams has announced a new team member, signing seven-year-old Lilianna Cavallo through Team IMPACT.

Lilianna, who has cerebral palsy, was officially introduced at a signing day press conference on Saturday, September 21, in the Lally Athletics Complex on campus. She will participate in many activities with the team including games, practices, and other team events.

"Lilianna is an inspiration for us all," said Nicky Thrasher Adams. "She will always be a part of our Syracuse soccer family!"

"We are so happy that we are a part of Lilianna's life journey, and that she is a part of ours," said Syracuse senior Emma Klein.

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 Lilianna join the Orange," said Emma Simches, Regional Director of Programs, Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to work with Syracuse University, their athletic department, and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates."

Syracuse University has worked with Team IMPACT for the past 10 years, matching 13 children across its women's soccer, men's basketball, field hockey, football, women's ice hockey and women's lacrosse programs.

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.

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Soccer Joins With Team Impact, Signs Lilianna Cavallo

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