DU Men’s Golf Signs 12-Year-Old to Letter of Intent

Coach Billinger is “excited” about new addition

The University of Denver men’s golf team, along with Team IMPACT, has announced the signing of 12-year old Alex Sherman to a national letter of intent.

“We are very excited to have Alex join our team,” said Pioneers head coach Erik Billinger. “Alex has proven to be a fighter and his determination and winning attitude will certainly benefit our program. The guys are very happy to learn from Alex and in turn we hope to teach Alex a few things as well this season.”

A passionate golf fan, the Lone Tree resident is has been fighting Burkitt’s Lymphoma since 2011, a type of cancer that begins in the body’s immune cells. Upon being diagnosed, he underwent five months of intensive chemotherapy. His cancer is in remission and he currently gets scans, blood work and various tests to check his heart, lung and kidney functions.

Sherman’s drafting came about through the efforts of Team IMPACT, a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of team.

Team IMPACT children like Alex are drafted on to local college athletic teams and, in effect, become official members of the team from draft day through to graduation.

Established in 2011, Team IMPACT has already matched nearly 500 children with collegiate teams, improving the quality of life of hundreds of courageous children and touching the lives of over 10,000 student athletes. goteamimpact.org.

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