For Jude Stamper, a 13-year-old with a disorder that robs him of the ability to normally bend his joints, that meant a trip to the Final Four. Team IMPACT paired Stamper with Michigan basketball as they battled their way to the NCAA Championship game.

“It’s pretty crazy that I’m able to be a part of something like this because I’m not able to do it physically,” Stamper said.

Angelina Seal is also paired with her favorite team, the women’s volleyball team at Shepherd University in West Virginia. The 13-year-old was born with lumbo sacral agenesis, which causes failure of the lower spine to develop. She says that does not stop her from playing the sport she loves and supporting her team.

“Every time they hit the ball, I just say something to motivate them so they can keep working harder,” Seal said.

For the pros who attended the event, like Patriots running back Rex Burkhead, they came to the gala to fundraise and left inspired.

“To really have the perspective that these kids are battling something, That’s nothing compared to what I’m going through,” Burkhead said.

Since 2011, Team IMPACT has matched more than 1,500 children with over 500 colleges and universities.

This article originally appeared on CBS Boston.

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Autism Speaks’ La Vie En BLUE Fashion Gala is shaping up to be a truly star-studded affair as Molly Sims and Vivica A. Fox join the rankings of celebrity attendees.

As previously reported by GoodCelebrity.com, entertainment reporter Kevin Fraizer is slated to host the event and it was just announced that he will be joined by the lovely Sims.

Fox joins the list of ladies who will show off the gorgeous blue evening gowns on the runway. The list of celebrity models also includes Eve, Alicia Machado, Hilary Rhoda, Madison Beer, Shenae Grimes, Keltie Knight and Kristian Alfonso.

In addition, children on the autism spectrum will model the latest fashions from GUESS Kids.

Produced by Metropolitan Fashion Week, the Parisian-themed evening will feature Zumanity by Cirque Du Soleil costumes designed by French fashion designer Thierry Mugler. Other featured designers include GUESS Kids, David Tupaz Couture, Dalia Macphee, Ron Tomson, Carl Andrada, Erick Bendana, Julie Danforth, Jovani Fashions, Usama Ishtay and Sivalia Couture.

All of the dresses will be auctioned off after the high-profile fashion show with all proceeds benefitting Autism Speaks Southern California.

The gala will also honor two fathers and champions of Autism Speaks’ mission: City National Bank’s SVP Harry Topping Jr. and Untitled Entertainment talent manager Steven Grossman.

Stars that have lent their support to La Vie En BLUE’s honorary host committee including Sims,  Christie Brinkley, Naomi Campbell, Paris Hilton, Kelly Osbourne, Melissa Rivers, NeNe Leakes, Kelly Rowland, Loni Love and Jeannie Mai.

To purchase tickets and for more info, go to autismspeaks.org/lafashiongala.

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On Wednesday (June 22), the Grammy Award-winning band will headline the All is One Orlando Unity Concert at the Hard Rock Live Orlando.

All of the proceeds earned from ticket sales go directly to the OneOrlando Fund that provides support for victims, survivors, their families and community members affected by the Pulse nightclub shooting.

Even if you’re not down south, you can support the cause by purchasing a ticket. That ticket will be donated to those who provided aid during the tragedy including first responders and hospital staff.

Per a press release, tickets can be purchased at the Hard Rock Live Box Office at or 407-351-LIVE (5483). Tickets are also available on Ticketmaster.com and cost $150 for general admission and balcony and $200 for table seats. All Ticketmaster service charges will be waived for this event.

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