INDIANAPOLIS – 10-year old Colton Gist is the newest member of the Butler football program. The Bulldogs worked with Team IMPACT to officially sign Gist to the roster.
 
"We are very excited to have Colton on our team this year," Butler quarterback Bret Bushka stated. "It was a lot of fun to have him at some spring practices, and I can't wait for him to experience his first Bulldog Win this fall!"
 
Colton, who is battling craniopharyngioma and diabetes insipidus, will be an official member of the 2023 team and will be present at practices, games and other team events for the upcoming season. Colton is a huge football fan that will be cheering for the Bulldogs and San Francisco 49ers this fall.
 
About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT's unique multiyear 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 2,300 children with 700+ colleges and universities in 49 states, impacting more than 60,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.