{"id":8299,"date":"2025-06-25T14:06:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T18:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/?p=8299"},"modified":"2025-06-25T14:18:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T18:18:28","slug":"eight-fellows-represent-team-impact-at-chas-2025-family-advocacy-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/about\/blog\/eight-fellows-represent-team-impact-at-chas-2025-family-advocacy-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight Fellows Represent Team IMPACT at CHA\u2019s 2025 Family Advocacy Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier this month, eight Team IMPACT Fellows had the opportunity to represent Team IMPACT at the Children Hospital Association\u2019s 20th Annual Family Advocacy Day (FAD) in Washington, D.C. Cam Golden (Kent State football), Ella Belanger (Dean College field hockey), Stephen Michaels (Tufts football graduate), Kyle Bruhn (UC San Diego water polo), Will Foster (Marquette Lacrosse), Anthony Hinton (Duke football graduate), Sophie Meguid (Michigan dance), and Macaylee Nelson (Cincinnati Cheer) joined pediatric patients and their families to share their journeys with federal lawmakers to raise awareness about the ongoing and essential care provided by children\u2019s hospitals across the country.\u00a0<\/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=\"8314\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8405.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8405-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8405-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8405-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8405-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8405-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8405-scaled.jpg?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\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8407-scaled.jpg?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\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8313\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8387.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8387-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8387-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8387-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8387-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8387-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_8387-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\">\u201c<strong>Family Advocacy Day was not only the most meaningful Team IMPACT Fellowship event I have been a part of but also one of the coolest experiences I have ever had, period<\/strong>,\u201d Sophia said. \u201cNot only were the Fellows able to learn so much more about each other and make lasting memories together, we also were able to make incredible memories with the FAD families by learning their stories, having authentic conversations, and breaking it down on the dance floor. <strong>FAD gave us a platform to use our voices to advocate in a tangible way.<\/strong> I truly cannot say enough good things about this experience.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through our clinical program, Team IMPACT acts as an extension of care outside the hospital walls. The advocacy of our Fellows and others participating in FAD helps further support the families of children living with illnesses and disabilities by shining more light on the importance of their treatment and care. Team IMPACT\u2019s partnership with CHA highlights the value of our shared missions, and those missions coming together through Family Advocacy Day was a life-changing experience for all involved. \u201cWe are so proud to be part of CHA\u2019s Family Advocacy Day and offer our Fellows the opportunity to take part in such a powerful event,\u201d said Krissie Kelleher, CEO of Team IMPACT. \u201c<strong>Events like FAD serve as proof that our Fellows are not only student-athletes but also leaders in their communities and beyond, and our partnership with CHA is evidence of the power that comes when we are all in, all together.<\/strong>\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=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"8306\" 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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=\"8305\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NZ6_1056.jpg?resize=800%2C534&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NZ6_1056-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NZ6_1056-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NZ6_1056-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NZ6_1056-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, 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collegiate student-athletes and helped shape them into better advocates for inclusivity and accessibility.<\/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=\"8311\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5026.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5026-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.teamimpact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5026-scaled.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 225w, 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families and amplify our partnership with the Children\u2019s Hospital Association and invaluable the care they provide to so many families across the country. Sophia summed up her experience at Family Advocacy Day with sincere gratitude that she will carry with her far beyond these three days. \u201cThank you all so much for including me in this event. 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