GLASSBORO, NJ –  Rowan University men's basketball announced a new team member, signing Aaron Butler through Team IMPACT. Aaron officially signed with the team at Esby Gym and he will participate in many activities with the Profs over the next two years, 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.
 
Rowan has worked with Team IMPACT for the past five years, matching children in its other teams. This is the second year in a row that men's basketball has worked with Team IMPACT.
 
"This is a great day for Rowan Basketball. Aaron Butler is an incredible human being that consistently shows a great attitude, work ethic and handles adversity in the best way possible. He comes from a great family of the highest character and we've enjoyed the relationship we have built. Aaron truly embodies what it means to be a Rowan basketball player," said first-year head coach Rob DePersia.
 
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 2,300 children with 700+ colleges and universities in 49 states, impacting more than 60,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.