{"id":8281,"date":"2025-06-23T11:47:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/?p=8281"},"modified":"2025-06-23T11:47:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:47:13","slug":"friendship-series-emerson-carrie-salisbury-softball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/about\/blog\/friendship-series-emerson-carrie-salisbury-softball\/","title":{"rendered":"Friendship Series: Emerson &amp; Carrie, Salisbury Softball"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When 8-year-old Emerson joined the Salisbury University softball team in December 2023, her family was hoping she\u2019d find a sense of community, a space where she could cheer and be cheered for. What they didn\u2019t expect was that one particular player would shine so brightly in Emerson\u2019s world: Carrie Jacoby.<\/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=\"2025 Teammate of the Year: Emerson &amp; Carrie, Salisbury Softball\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B1PC0ZggCzA?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\">From their very first meeting, there was a magnetic connection. \u201cCarrie has stood out from the very first time Emerson went to meet the team,\u201d said Emerson\u2019s mom, Charissa. \u201cEmerson was just instantly drawn to Carrie and vice versa. We were just hoping to have her be able to experience being a part of a community, a place where everyone works together and cheers for each other.\u201d And with Carrie\u2019s lead, that is exactly what Emerson found in the Salisbury softball team.<\/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=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8295\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson8.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson8.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson8.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson8.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson8.jpg?w=1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8296\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson9.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson9.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson9.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson9.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson9.jpg?w=1200&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8290\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson3.jpg?resize=734%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson3.jpg?resize=734%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 734w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson3.jpg?resize=215%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 215w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson3.jpg?resize=768%2C1072&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson3.jpg?resize=1100%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson3.jpg?resize=1467%2C2048&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson3.jpg?w=1500&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emerson was in the early stages of healing\u2014physically and emotionally\u2014after a right functional hemispherectomy and significant time away from her home, her twin, and the routine of daily life. \u201cShe was really struggling getting back into life,\u201d Charissa said. But Carrie\u2019s kindness came at the perfect time. In the months that followed, the bond between them blossomed into something extraordinary. \u201c<strong>Carrie took Emerson under her wing and loved her for her<\/strong>,\u201d she said. \u201cThey have been each other\u2019s biggest fans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of Emerson, Carrie embraced everything Team IMPACT represents. She created a service spotlight video to capture how much this experience with Emerson has meant to her and the entire team. \u201c<strong>They are not just teammates, they are family<\/strong>,\u201d Charissa said, \u201cfrom family dinners to holidays to spending time together when it isn\u2019t about the sport, to birthdays, Taco Tuesdays, and helping with homework.\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=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8293\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson6.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson6.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson6.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson6.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson6.jpg?w=1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" 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=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8289\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson2.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson2.jpg?w=1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emme and Carrie\u2019s friendship has been full of laughs, smiles, and surprises. One of Emme\u2019s favorite moments is when Carrie surprised her at her birthday party. When Carrie surprised Emerson at her birthday party. \u201cShe made her feel like the most important child in the world,\u201d Charissa shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That kind of thoughtfulness has had a lasting effect on Emerson, and both Emme and Carrie have been forever impacted by this friendship. \u201cEmerson has learned to become more of a team player, to help pick others up when they\u2019re down,\u201d Charissa said. \u201cShe\u2019s also learned that being part of a team is like being part of a big family, and she loves the camaraderie.\u201d<\/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=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8282\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_3562-Charissa-Thomas.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_3562-Charissa-Thomas.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_3562-Charissa-Thomas.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_3562-Charissa-Thomas.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_3562-Charissa-Thomas.jpg?w=1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" 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=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8284\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_4449-2-Charissa-Thomas.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_4449-2-Charissa-Thomas.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_4449-2-Charissa-Thomas.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_4449-2-Charissa-Thomas.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_4449-2-Charissa-Thomas.jpg?w=1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" 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=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8291\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson4.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson4.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson4.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson4.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Emerson4.jpg?w=1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The relationship is more than a match\u2014it\u2019s a lifeline. Carrie has become Emerson\u2019s go-to source of encouragement. \u201cWhen Emerson is sad or upset, a quick phone call, FaceTime, or even a visit from Carrie can completely turn her day around,\u201d Charissa said. \u201cWith Emme\u2019s unique needs, we have a lot of times we need a pep talk from Carrie.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Team IMPACT, we believe in the power of connection to heal, grow, and inspire. Emerson and Carrie\u2019s friendship is proof that when teammates become family, the impact is infinite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When 8-year-old Emerson joined the Salisbury University softball team in December 2023, her family was hoping she\u2019d find a sense of community, a space where she could cheer and be cheered for. 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