ASHLAND, Va. – The Randolph-Macon women's basketball team officially welcomed Jacey as its newest teammate through Team IMPACT during a special signing ceremony.

"Jacey has enhanced our program in so many ways," Head Coach Lindsey Burke-Eberhart said. "Her smile, energy, and enthusiasm light up the room when she walks in. From the moment we met Jacey, our program was instantly better because she was a part of it. We love having her as part of the Yellow Jacket family."

Through her partnership with Team IMPACT, Jacey will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with members of the Randolph-Macon women's basketball program while becoming an integral part of the Yellow Jacket family.

"Jacey brings an unmatched energy to our team," Randolph-Macon women's basketball freshman AK Chance (Wilmington, N.C./John T. Hoggard) said. "We are excited to walk alongside and pour into her while also learning and growing from her. She is a true light and will offer so much to our team this season!"

Team IMPACT, a national nonprofit organization, has developed a unique multiyear program that matches children facing serious illnesses and disabilities with college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides mutually beneficial relationships between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment and resilience.

"Being a part of Team IMPACT has been such an awesome experience," Randolph-Macon women's hoops junior Riley White (Hamilton, Va./Virginia Academy) said. "Jacey is an inspiration to all of us, and we are so lucky to have her on the team. RMCWBB is so much more than what happens on the court, and being able to make a difference in the community is a huge reminder of that!"

With her official signing, Jacey joins the Yellow Jackets as a valued member of the Randolph-Macon women's basketball group, bringing her infectious energy and enthusiasm to the program.

Guard Erin Porter (Virginia Beach, Va./Kettle Run) added, "Jacey brings such joy and always has a beautiful smile on her face whenever we see her. She can easily find the joy in the little things whether that's slime, Wicked, or dancing! As a program, we are so grateful to have her as a new member of the Women's Basketball team!"

About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT's unique multi-year program signs children facing serious illness and disability onto college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience, ensuring everyone involved has the personalized game plan they need to win, effectively building confidence and independence. Founded in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched more than 4,000 children with 750+ colleges and universities in all 50 states, impacting more than 75,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.