Kansas Swimming and Diving Welcomes Finley Murphy to the Team Through IMPACT Initiative

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas swimming and diving program revealed the signing of nine-year-old Finley Murphy via Team IMPACT last Wednesday. 

“We eagerly await Finley becoming a part of our team,” stated Kansas head coach Clark Campbell. “She will definitely have a positive effect on us all and we are thrilled for her inclusion in our squad.” 

Finley was diagnosed with Spina Bifida and DiGeorge Syndrome, conditions where the spine and spinal cord fail to develop correctly, possibly resulting in physical and neurological difficulties. 

Finley enjoys swimming, football, music, and dancing; her friends describe her as cheerful and amicable. Her favorite film is “Frozen,” and she regards her mother as her foremost inspiration in life. 

The Swimming and Diving program is one of seven at KU collaborating with Team IMPACT, alongside baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, football, volleyball, and softball. 

About Team IMPACT 

Team IMPACT’s distinctive multiyear initiative registers children confronting serious health conditions and disabilities onto collegiate athletic teams nationwide. Utilizing a clinical framework, Team IMPACT fosters a mutually beneficial relationship between teams and children centered on social integration, empowerment, and resilience, ensuring all participants have a tailored strategy they need to succeed – effectively building confidence and autonomy. Established in 2011, Team IMPACT is a nonprofit organization that has partnered over 3,000 children with more than 700 colleges and universities across all 50 states, influencing over 75,000 student-athletes. For additional information about Team IMPACT, visit teamimpact.org.