{"id":5893,"date":"2024-09-05T11:48:17","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T15:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/?p=5893"},"modified":"2024-09-05T11:48:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T15:48:20","slug":"friendship-series-adam-and-jackson-detroit-mercy-soccer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/about\/blog\/friendship-series-adam-and-jackson-detroit-mercy-soccer\/","title":{"rendered":"Friendship Series: Adam and Jackson, Detroit Mercy Soccer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many Team IMPACT friendships, kids and student-athletes connect through their shared love of sports. In many others, the connection comes through shared interests off the field. For Adam and Jackson on the Detroit Mercy soccer team, one of the biggest common interests happened to be burgers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAdam&#8217;s favorite moments with Jackson and the team have to do with all the times that they hung out off the field, especially when they check out new restaurants while Jackson and Adam share their love of a good burger,\u201d said Kara, Adam\u2019s mom. This shared love of burgers may have been the initial spark, but in their time together, Adam and Jackson have learned that they have many other things in common, too.<\/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=\"600\" data-id=\"5900\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam6.jpeg?resize=800%2C600&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam6-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam6-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam6-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam6-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam6-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam6-scaled.jpeg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam6-scaled.jpeg?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\">From the start, Jackson embraced Adam joining the team. \u201cPart of what makes this friendship so unique and special has been seeing it grow. Jackson was one of the original teammates that sent Adam a \u2018welcome to the team\u2019 email when Adam first became part of the team. Now, Adam, Jackson, and a few other guys communicate regularly,\u201d Kara said. \u201c<strong>Jackson, along with the team, have shown Adam how to develop a meaningful friendship. It was something that our family just was not able to do. But this team, they did it in a way that Adam could relate.<\/strong> <strong>Jackson is always willing to go above and beyond, and he consistently embraces Adam as a friend and teammate.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Adam learned that Team IMPACT was running their Teammate of the Year campaign earlier this year, he got creative and had fun delivering his breaking news nomination for Jackson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"2024 Teammate of the Year: Adam &amp; Jackson, Detriot Mercy Soccer\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UZjYq_u1voU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both on the field and off, Adam and Jackson have each other\u2019s backs. When Adam is at practice, the Detroit Mercy soccer team knows they have their biggest fan watching. And when Adam takes the field for his own sporting events, he knows his Titans are returning the favor. \u201cAdam was totally blown away during one of his games in his first unified soccer season when he heard Jackson yell out his number from the stands,\u201d Kara said. \u201cThe look on Adam&#8217;s face was priceless! And when he saw more of the team, he was so excited.\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\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" data-id=\"5895\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240316_130334-Kara-Clarke.jpg?resize=800%2C560&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240316_130334-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C717&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240316_130334-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240316_130334-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C538&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240316_130334-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1076&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240316_130334-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1435&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240316_130334-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240316_130334-Kara-Clarke-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=\"691\" data-id=\"5897\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20231016_171242-Kara-Clarke.jpg?resize=800%2C691&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20231016_171242-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C884&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20231016_171242-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C259&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20231016_171242-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C663&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20231016_171242-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1327&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20231016_171242-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1769&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20231016_171242-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20231016_171242-Kara-Clarke-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\">The team\u2019s constant support extends past the soccer field too, wrapping Adam in a year-round fan base at all his events. In the off season, Jackson and the team surprised Adam at one of his hockey games. \u201cAdam saw Jackson walking with his dad, and when he realized it was Jackson, we all saw his smile!\u201d Kara recalled of the day. \u201cThen, when he realized the entire team was there, I don&#8217;t think anyone missed that huge smile from behind his mask. <strong>Just about everyone at that game was blown away by the cheers and total support, not only for Adam but for his entire hockey team.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much of the time Adam and the Detroit Mercy soccer team spend together revolves around fun. Whether it\u2019s sports or food, Adam and his teammates are always down for a good time. But the support they show one another shines through, even when things may feel a little less fun. When Adam was recently hospitalized, the support from his team helped bring light and laughter with a surprise visit to the hospital. \u201c<strong>That was definitely the highlight of the week for not only Adam and our family but also for Adam\u2019s medical team, who now understands our gratitude and appreciation for Team IMPACT and UDM,\u201d <\/strong>Kara said. This visit, like many of the off-campus activities with the team, was spearheaded by Jackson.<\/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 data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"609\" data-id=\"5903\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam3.jpeg?resize=800%2C609&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam3-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C780&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam3-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C228&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam3-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C585&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam3-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1170&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam3-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1560&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam3-scaled.jpeg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam3-scaled.jpeg?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-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"546\" data-id=\"5905\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam1.jpeg?resize=595%2C546&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam1.jpeg?w=595&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 595w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam1.jpeg?resize=300%2C275&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy favorite thing is seeing Adam talk to Jackson about any and everything. Adam even reached out to Jackson when he was struggling with his chemistry homework,\u201d Kara said. \u201c<strong>Jackson has this amazing ability to read Adam and know what to say, even when Adam is struggling with the words himself. <\/strong>We love how encouraging the entire team is when it comes to Adam. They take the time to listen, teach\/explain and have embraced Adam in ways that we couldn\u2019t even imagine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 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=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5898\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam8.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam8-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam8-scaled.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam8-scaled.jpeg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam8-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam8-scaled.jpeg?w=1920&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam8-scaled.jpeg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"5894\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240612_203710-Kara-Clarke.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240612_203710-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240612_203710-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240612_203710-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240612_203710-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240612_203710-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240612_203710-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240612_203710-Kara-Clarke-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=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5896\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240127_165453-Kara-Clarke.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240127_165453-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240127_165453-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240127_165453-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240127_165453-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240127_165453-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240127_165453-Kara-Clarke-scaled.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing he has a full team of support behind him, Adam has blossomed into a more self-assured and outgoing version of himself, a version that is looking forward to the future and setting goals for himself. \u201c<strong>Adam&#8217;s confidence has grown by leaps and bounds.<\/strong> <strong>After spending time on campus with the team, he is super excited about college<\/strong>,\u201d Kara said. Since joining the team, Adam and his family have not only found a new love of soccer but a new support system that helps Adam socialize, problem solve, and have fun, even when things feel difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 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=\"800\" height=\"850\" data-id=\"5902\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam4.jpeg?resize=800%2C850&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam4.jpeg?resize=964%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 964w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam4.jpeg?resize=283%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 283w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam4.jpeg?resize=768%2C815&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam4.jpeg?resize=1447%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1447w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam4.jpeg?resize=1929%2C2048&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1929w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam4.jpeg?w=1960&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TMOYAdam4.jpeg?w=1600&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;<strong>Jackson has been a huge support for Adam since the first day they met, but especially this past year while Adam has been dealing with a lot of appointments and medical testing,\u201d <\/strong>Kara said. \u201cHe continuously encourages Adam and fully embraces the spirit of inclusion\u2014all means all! Adam has said repeatedly that Jackson makes him feel like he really is part of the team; plus, the fact that he likes a good burger is a huge win in Adam&#8217;s book! <strong>Our family is so incredibly grateful for Jackson and the Titan Family!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In many Team IMPACT friendships, kids and student-athletes connect through their shared love of sports. In many others, the connection comes through shared interests off the field. 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