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Le Moyne College women's lacrosse head coach Kathy Taylor welcomed the newest addition to the team during an on-field ceremony at Saturday's fall tournament. Along with the entire team, Taylor introduced Lauren Searle to all those in attendance
 
Coach Taylor presented Lauren with her official team jersey featuring her favorite number, 21. The team captains gave Lauren an official warm-up jacket. Before the team broke to take on Siena, where the Dolphins won 8-4, Lauren rallied the team at midfield.
 
A 13-year old from West Genesee, Lauren is involved with Team IMPACT, a non-profit program that matches up children facing life-threatening illnesses. Core to their model is harnessing the power of teamwork by matching these courageous kids with college athletic teams. Team IMPACT children are drafted onto local college athletic teams and, to the greatest extent possible, become an official member of the team for the duration of their treatment and beyond. Lauren is joining the Dolphins during their fall season and off-season program as they prepare for the 2015 season.

DOLPHIN PROFILE
Name: Lauren Searle
Age: 13
Hometown: West Genesee, New York
Favorite Number: #21
Favorite Food: Popcorn
Favorite Color: Hot Pink
Favorite Movie: 'Despicable Me'
Favorite Activity: Dance (Ballet, Jazz & Musical Theater)
Pets: Lilly (Guinea pig)
Siblings: Abby (11) and Charlie (9)

ABOUT TEAM IMPACT:
Team IMPACT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of team.  Team IMPACT children are drafted on to local college athletic teams and, in effect, become official members of the team from Draft Day through to Graduation. At Team IMPACT, they envision a future where the lives of children facing the hardships associated with adverse issues and events will have access to expanded team-based support networks in order to significantly enhance their quality of life and to fill their lives with more love and laughter. Team IMPACT also strives to provide team-based organizations everywhere an easy and efficient way to have a powerful impact on the lives of children in their community. Established in 2011, Team IMPACT has already matched over 500 children with collegiate teams, improving the quality of life of hundreds of courageous children and touching the lives of over 10,000 student athletes. For more information, please visit: www.goteamimpact.org.