{"id":10790,"date":"2026-07-31T10:53:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/?p=10790"},"modified":"2026-08-09T12:42:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T16:42:46","slug":"15-years-of-impact-dan-kraft-team-impact-founding-board-member-and-president-the-kraft-group-international","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/about\/blog\/15-years-of-impact-dan-kraft-team-impact-founding-board-member-and-president-the-kraft-group-international\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Years of IMPACT: Dan Kraft, Team IMPACT Founding Board Member and President, The Kraft Group-International"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more than 15 years, Team IMPACT has been driven by the simple but powerful belief that every child facing serious illness or disability deserves the strength, joy, and belonging that come from being part of a team. From the earliest days in New England to today\u2019s nation-wide community, that mission has been shaped and sustained by many committed leaders\u2014including founding board member Dan Kraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dan\u2019s perspective on what it means to be part of a team has helped anchor the organization\u2019s identity from the beginning. From the moment Team IMPACT became an idea to the very first match and the 4,500+ matches since, Dan has been with Team IMPACT for every step of the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A collegiate lacrosse player himself, Dan understands firsthand the unwavering support, collaboration, and identity that come with being part of a team. For Dan, that idea of team has always been important. \u201cTo me, a team is a group of individuals who commit to something bigger than themselves,\u201d he said. \u201cThey share a common goal, support each other through challenges, celebrate success together and create a sense of belonging. It\u2019s a community that provides encouragement during difficult times and relationships that last beyond the game.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"695\" data-id=\"10791\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Zoe_HartfordWBB_DK.jpg?resize=800%2C695&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Zoe_HartfordWBB_DK-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C889&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Zoe_HartfordWBB_DK-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C260&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Zoe_HartfordWBB_DK-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C666&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Zoe_HartfordWBB_DK-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1333&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Zoe_HartfordWBB_DK-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1777&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Zoe_HartfordWBB_DK-scaled.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Zoe_HartfordWBB_DK-scaled.jpg?w=2400&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"10796\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI050119-0632.jpg?resize=800%2C534&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI050119-0632-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI050119-0632-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI050119-0632-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI050119-0632-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI050119-0632-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI050119-0632-scaled.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI050119-0632-scaled.jpg?w=2400&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"10794\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI092321-1255.jpg?resize=800%2C534&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI092321-1255-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI092321-1255-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI092321-1255-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI092321-1255-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI092321-1255-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI092321-1255-scaled.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TI092321-1255-scaled.jpg?w=2400&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That definition has been more than a sentiment\u2014it has been a guiding principle behind how Team IMPACT connects children with college athletic teams across the country. It reflects the lived experience of thousands of matches: kids, families, and student-athletes forming relationships that extend far beyond the field of play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past 15 years, Dan has consistently emphasized the ripple effect of those relationships. Dan hopes everyone who experiences Team IMPACT experiences the program as more than a match but a life-changing and life-long network of support. \u201cTeam IMPACT is truly making a positive difference in people\u2019s lives,\u201d he said, calling the program a \u201cwin-win-win scenario\u201d for all involved. \u201cThe kids who are matched receive unwavering support, strength and camaraderie from their college teammates as they face medical challenges that pull them out of school and away from friends. The family members benefit from seeing their loved one be able to just be a kid for a change, away from hospitals and doctors, and they gain their own support through the relationships that are formed through the match. And the student athletes are taught lessons about real courage, resiliency, and a life perspective that cannot be learned in a classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"10805\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D-TI050918-1791.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D-TI050918-1791-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D-TI050918-1791-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D-TI050918-1791-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D-TI050918-1791-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D-TI050918-1791-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D-TI050918-1791-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/D-TI050918-1791-scaled.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"773\" data-id=\"10822\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-08-05-at-1.39.15-PM.png?resize=800%2C773&#038;quality=80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-08-05-at-1.39.15-PM.png?resize=1024%2C989&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-08-05-at-1.39.15-PM.png?resize=300%2C290&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-08-05-at-1.39.15-PM.png?resize=768%2C742&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-08-05-at-1.39.15-PM.png?resize=1536%2C1483&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-08-05-at-1.39.15-PM.png?w=1572&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1572w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This win-win-win has become one of the clearest expressions of the connection that strengthens everyone it reaches. Reflecting on that growth, Dan credits the collective effort that goes into everything Team IMPACT does and the community that has grown from being united in support of a common mission for the past 15 years. \u201cIt\u2019s truly unbelievable to see how far the organization has come in 15 years,\u201d Dan said. \u201cFrom the first few matches in New England to reaching almost 5,000 matches across all 50 states at 500 colleges and universities is humbling and something that we don\u2019t take for granted. We would not have been able to achieve this growth without the support we have received from our amazing TI staff, dedicated board of directors, and loyal supporters across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That sense of humility and gratitude has remained central to Team IMPACT\u2019s journey. While the numbers reflect scale, the heart of the work remains deeply personal\u2014not only for the staff and program participants but for the supporters who first brought Team IMPACT to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"784\" data-id=\"10807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6HJC3TBNEUI6HAEEYT2XMRN2MU-1024x784.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6HJC3TBNEUI6HAEEYT2XMRN2MU-1024x784.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6HJC3TBNEUI6HAEEYT2XMRN2MU-300x230.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6HJC3TBNEUI6HAEEYT2XMRN2MU-768x588.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6HJC3TBNEUI6HAEEYT2XMRN2MU.avif 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"559\" data-id=\"10804\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DK-speech2.jpg?resize=800%2C559&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DK-speech2-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C716&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DK-speech2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DK-speech2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C537&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DK-speech2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1073&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DK-speech2-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1431&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DK-speech2-scaled.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DK-speech2-scaled.jpg?w=2400&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"10823\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RKK_DAK_kids.jpg?resize=800%2C534&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RKK_DAK_kids-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RKK_DAK_kids-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RKK_DAK_kids-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RKK_DAK_kids-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RKK_DAK_kids-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RKK_DAK_kids-scaled.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RKK_DAK_kids-scaled.jpg?w=2400&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Dan, the journey that brought Team IMPACT to where it is now is just as important as the future of the organization, each moment guided by the same goal: to make more matches. \u201cI look forward to continued growth across the country with the goal of finding and matching every eligible kid with a team,\u201d Dan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we reflect on the broader impact of the past decade and a half, we remember some of the things that matter most: the lives changed, the community built along the way, and the impact that comes when we\u2019re all united behind the same mission. \u201cAs I reflect back on 15 years of Team IMPACT, it makes me proud to see the to see real, tangible differences that the organization has had in improving so many lives,\u201d Dan said. \u201cTo be able to do all of this alongside close friends who share a vision and passion for our mission has made the journey that much more meaningful. 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