Austin, TX — Three Central Texas children are starting the school year with some new teammates and plenty of new people cheering them on.

Local nonprofit CC4C is introducing a new group of children to its Dream Teams program, which pairs children living with rare medical conditions with local high school or college teams.

The children become honorary members of their teams for two years, participating in activities and events and building relationships with the student-athletes.

Amelia joins the Golden Spurs

Six-year-old Amelia recently met her Dream Team, the Legacy Ranch High School Golden Spurs dance team.

The dancers welcomed Amelia into their dance room, threw an impromptu dance party featuring two of her favorite songs and officially made her an honorary Golden Spurs dancer.

Harper gets her own pompoms

Six-year-old Harper was matched with the Westlake High School cheerleaders.

When she met the team in their practice gym, the cheerleaders surprised her with a swag bag containing her own pompoms, team T-shirts and a cheerleader hair bow.

CC4C says Harper has been practicing with her new pompoms ever since.

Evelyn becomes a Blue Belle

Eight-year-old Evelyn is now an honorary member of the Leander High School Blue Belles dance team.

Her first meeting with the Blue Belles included a special welcome song, icebreaker games, a dance party and team gear.

More than a one-day experience

The introductions are just the beginning.

Dream Teams are matched with their CC4C children for two years, with teams including the children in activities and events throughout the relationship.

CC4C says matches are based in part on shared interests, with the goal of giving each child a welcoming community where they feel accepted and included.

The nonprofit currently has 14 children matched with Dream Teams across the Austin metro area. Three more children are expected to meet their teams later this month.

CC4C also supports families of children with rare medical conditions through financial assistance for qualifying medical expenses not covered by insurance, family well-being programs, social events and special trips.

More information for families and people interested in supporting the organization is available at CC4C.org