SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University women's lacrosse team welcomed its newest member to the program on Monday afternoon. 
 
A member of the Team Impact program,  Isla, who turns 8 years old on Tuesday, was joined by her family, head coach Eileen Ferry and the entire women's lacrosse team in the Navigant Credit Union Field House to officially sign with the Bulldogs.  

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 more than 4,000 children with 750+ colleges and universities in all 50 states, impacting more than 75,000 student-athletes. For more information visit www.teamimpact.org.