{"id":8562,"date":"2025-07-28T12:52:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T16:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/?p=8562"},"modified":"2025-07-28T12:52:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T16:52:33","slug":"friendship-series-avery-grace-uconn-softball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/about\/blog\/friendship-series-avery-grace-uconn-softball\/","title":{"rendered":"Friendship Series: Avery & Grace, UConn Softball\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What started as a simple introduction quickly became something much more. When Avery met Grace in August 2024, she wasn\u2019t just meeting a member of the UConn softball team\u2014she was meeting someone who would become a constant in her life, a friend she could count on no matter what. Grace didn\u2019t just show up for the big moments; she\u2019s been there for all the little ones too, and that\u2019s what\u2019s made the biggest difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace shares something extra special with Avery\u2014he\u2019s a twin herself, just like Avery and her sister, Morgan. That unique connection helped form a bond almost instantly. But what truly makes Grace unforgettable is the way she consistently shows up. Whether she\u2019s texting the girls just to check in, sending silly videos from the whole team, or showing up with her trademark smile, Grace makes sure Avery and Morgan always feel included, supported, and loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That impact doesn\u2019t go unnoticed. Avery wakes up every morning hoping to see Grace, always asking, \u201cMommy, do I get to see Grace and Lexi today?\u201d While she adores the entire UConn softball team, her eyes light up when Grace walks into the room. Every hug, every cheer, every game day memory, they all start and end with Grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What started as a match has grown into a true friendship. Grace\u2019s energy is contagious, her kindness unmatched, and her role in Avery\u2019s life is priceless. For Avery and her family, Grace isn\u2019t just a college athlete, she\u2019s a trusted friend, a constant source of joy, and a cherished part of their everyday lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, when Team IMPACT opened nominations for Teammate of the Year, Avery\u2019s family didn\u2019t have to think twice. Grace\u2019s support has gone far beyond the field, leaving a lasting impression that words can only begin to describe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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