FAIRFIELD, Conn. (September 6, 2023) – Sacred Heart University baseball head coach Pat Egan announced a new team member, signing 8-year-old Milo Ireland through Team IMPACT.
 
Milo, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, was officially introduced at a signing day press conference on Wednesday afternoon at Campus Field. He will participate in many activities with the baseball team including games, practices, and other team events.

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 Milo officially join the Pioneers," said Emma Simches, Regional Director of Programs, Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to work alongside Sacred Heart University, their athletic department, and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates."
 
Sacred Heart has worked with Team IMPACT for the past four years, matching nine children across its men's and women's ice hockey, men's and women's lacrosse, men's wrestling, men's basketball, baseball and softball teams. 
 
"The Pioneer baseball program is excited to announce the signing of our Team IMPACT player, Milo, to our family," said Egan. "Milo is a great kid with a big heart and a tremendous amount of resolve. He embodies the character and toughness we want our players to aspire to be and it's going to be great to have him as a part of the SHU baseball program."


 
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.