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10-Year-Old Jaxson Signs with Saint Michael's Men's Soccer Through Team IMPACT

Fifth Active Match for Saint Michael's

COLCHESTER, Vt. - The Saint Michael's men's soccer team is proud to announce the addition of 10-year-old Jaxson Douglas of South Burlington to its roster through Team IMPACT. Jaxson, who joined the team this fall, was introduced on Friday, Nov. 13 during his signing day in the Tarrant Recreation Center's Varsity Media Room.
 
Team IMPACT is a national non-profit organization that improves the quality of life for children facing chronic or life-threatening illness through the power of team. Jaxson, who has already become a familiar face on Duffy Field, was born with CHARGE syndrome and is DeafBlind, but his diagnosis is only one small part of who he is.
 
According to Team IMPACT, "throughout his life, he has faced and overcome challenges that most people could never imagine, all while maintaining an incredible spirit, fierce determination, and a whole lot of sass. He is funny, strong-willed, full of personality, and has a way of leaving a lasting impression on everyone lucky enough to know him. Above all, Jaxson loves his family and best friends fiercely, and we couldn't be more excited for him to build new friendships and make unforgettable memories as part of the St. Mike's men's soccer family through Team IMPACT."
 
Team IMPACT 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.
 
Saint Michael's is a long-time partner of Team IMPACT, joining many Northeast 10 Conference counterparts in its involvement, as the baseball, men's basketball, field hockey, men's ice hockey, men's lacrosse, women's soccer, softball, and men's and women's swimming & diving programs have welcomed Team IMPACT teammates in the past 15 years. Men's soccer joins baseball (Max Speier), women's soccer (Mariella Desjardin), softball (Katie Guy) and women's basketball (Hazel Olah) in currently having a Team IMPACT teammate. For more information about Team IMPACT, visit GoTeamIMPACT.org.

Release provided by Saint Michael's College athletics.

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