WALTHAM, Mass. – The Bentley women's basketball team recently made a key addition to its roster. The Falcons signed Anna from Arlington, Mass., via Team IMPACT.

The official signing took place Sunday, Oct. 25, in The Bentley Arena. The event included a fundraising 5K walk around the arena's concourse. All in all, the Falcons raised $1,243 for Team IMPACT.

"We are so excited to officially welcome Anna to our team," said Bentley sophomore Kaitlyn Robbins. "We love having her around. She is such a great addition to our team and brings so much energy and excitement to practice and games. She makes all of us want to be better every day."

"We first met Anna and the Bode Family back in December and immediately knew she was going to fit into our family," said Bentley junior Annie Kiernan. "She brings positivity, happiness, and laughter to our days and we couldn't be happier to have her be our new teammate. It was a great experience to make it official on the day of the 5K. We are 'All In for Anna!'"

Through the past 15 years, Bentley varsity teams have been matched with more than 10 children through Team IMPACT.
 
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.