SWARTHMORE, PA - The Swarthmore College Athletic Department will host awareness games for men's soccer, women's soccer and field hockey to advance the mission of nonprofit Team IMPACT on Saturday, October 4. 

The Garnet, along with Team IMPACT Fellows Liesel Blau and Joseph Eyiolowope, are proud to further its partnership with Team IMPACT and highlight the organization during this Saturday's turf triple-header at Clothier FIeld Stadium. Men's soccer will kick-off the festivities with a 1:00 p.m. start time, while women's soccer and field hockey will follow at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m, respectively.

Swarthmore will recognize Team IMPACT matches Eva (women's soccer), Abu (Men's soccer), Zion (men's basketball) and Lucy (field hockey) at halftime of the men's soccer game.

"Team IMPACT is providing life changing experiences for children and student-athletes across the entire country, and I am so proud of Swarthmore's expanding involvement with this organization," said Blau. "As a Team IMPACT fellow, I have seen the power of how this program not only transforms the lives of the children and families we support, but also inspires student-athletes to grow as leaders and teammates. I am excited to see how our athletic teams at Swarthmore continue to create a culture of joy, community, and inclusivity!"

Team IMPACT, a 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. 

For more information, please visit Team IMPACT's website.