COLLEGE PARK, Md.- Maryland softball head coach Julie Wright officially welcomed newest signee Marisol Ramirez to the squad through a draft day event on Tuesday. Ramirez, a 14-year-old from nearby Laurel, Md. who loves John Cena and Selena Gomez, was matched with the Terrapins through Team IMPACT, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing chronic illnesses.
“We're super excited about this experience,” said Wright. “It's the experience of a life time. I don't think you can get anything more special than this combination. The joy and happiness we're going to bring to Mari's life, and Mari is going to bring into ours is going to be incredible.”
Ramirez signed at an official draft day celebration on Tuesday night. The 14-year-old, was greeted by a thunderous ovation, got to sign her National Letter of Intent, answered questions at a press conference, and was given her very own jersey and locker. Marisol will be with the team at games, practices, and events all season long.
About Marisol:
Jersey Number: 19
Favorite Color: Aqua
Favorite Band: Five Seconds of Summer
Favorite Animal: Dogs
Favorite Movie: Aladdin
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 400 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.
