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Curry College Football head coach Todd Parsons recently announced the addition of 10-year-old Roby Erhabor and his six-year-old brother Bo to the team, signing them both through Team IMPACT.
Roby, who has Spina Bifida, was formally introduced during a signing day press conference at Curry College on Friday, October 11. Both brothers will engage in various team activities, including games, practices, and other events.
“Having Roby and family join our Curry Football program has been a perfect match,” said Parsons. “We’ve quickly learned not only the impact that our program has on Roby and his brother Bo, but the impact they have on us. We are excited to grow this everlasting bond between our program, the players, and our newest teammates in the Erhabor family.”
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 nationwide. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience.
Curry College has worked with Team IMPACT for 12 years, matching 23 children across numerous teams.
“Being a part of Team Impact has transformed our approach to the game. Together, we’ve built not just skills, but a community that thrives on support, determination, and teamwork. Our bond on and off the field has elevated the entire team, proving that unity drives success.” -Omar Lee ‘27
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.