Finn Blumenthal

Position:
Defensive Back/Impact
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Fredericksburg, Va.

Finley "Finn" Blumenthal is seven years old and lives in Fredericksburg, Va. with his family. His grandfather lives about 10 minutes from Richmond's campus, so they visit the area frequently. Finn was born with a severe heart condition, involving no chambers in his heart and issues with his arteries. Finn has experienced dozens of heart surgeries and catheterizations. He travels for routine care at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Finn is a fighter and doesn’t let his heart condition get in his way. He is in pretty good condition currently, although he just experienced a growth spurt that takes its toll on the heart and he tires easily. He will need to have another heart surgery as a teenager but is doing as good as can be expected at his current age. He loves football, playing with trucks and running around with his brother who is eight-years-old. While his brother is able to play football, Finn is not due to his condition so his involvement with the Spiders will be a great bonding experience for both of them. His family looks to the Team IMPACT experience to boost Finn’s self-esteem, feel part of a team, and gain positive mentors.