UT Students Host Sports Weekend for Local Youth Fan
The Collegiate Dream Team organized a weekend of stadium tours and game-day activities for an eight-year-old fan.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Philanthropy
University of Texas students recently organized a special sports-filled weekend for Campbell Broberg, an eight-year-old fan living with cerebral palsy. The young Austinite enjoyed a range of activities, including a stadium tour and a private rock-climbing session at Gregory Gym.
Why it matters
The effort highlights how campus student organizations work with local nonprofits to provide meaningful, personalized experiences for children facing life-altering health conditions. It brings the community together to support youth through their shared passion for Longhorns sports.
The Collegiate Dream Team organized 3 days of activities for an 8-year-old fan living with cerebral palsy. The funding for these experiences was raised through collaborations between UT students and local businesses.
The players
Campbell Broberg
An eight-year-old Longhorns fan living with cerebral palsy.
Collegiate Dream Team
A group of University of Texas students who organize sports-themed events for children.
Arch Manning
A University of Texas football player who provided a signed jersey to the young fan.
Dream On 3
A nonprofit organization that creates personalized sports events for children with life-altering conditions.
The details
UT students partnered with the nonprofit Dream On 3 to coordinate the weekend, which included a private rock-climbing session at Gregory Gym and a tour of Campbell-Williams Field. The young fan also attended a tailgate and the Texas-Ole Miss game, where they received a signed jersey from Arch Manning. Local businesses provided various services to ensure the weekend was successful.
Timeline
The events took place during the weekend of October 24-25, 2026.
The Texas Context
This effort mirrors the personalized event-granting model popularized by organizations like the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It shows how local campus groups are increasingly adopting these practices to create community-specific experiences.
The weekend activities hosted at Gregory Gym and Campbell-Williams Field show the potential for students to engage with the wider Austin community. Residents can look for future volunteer opportunities through campus-linked nonprofits that sponsor these sports experiences.
The takeaway
Supporting youth through sports can create lasting impacts for children managing life-altering health conditions in Austin. Keep an eye on student-led nonprofit groups at UT if you are interested in sponsoring or supporting future event weekends.
Further reading
For more on community-led efforts in the city, visit the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KEYE.
