Join us on November 16 from 5pm-9pm at Collegiate High School and hear some amazing speakers, including our very own Cole and Charisma!
Tickets are free but you must register at this link: https://tedxrva.com/tedxyouthrva/youth/
On November 16, National Philanthropy Day, Cole Sydnor received the New Generation Philantropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. A YouTube video link is below showing Kelly Merrick’s introduction and Cole’s acceptance speech.
Cole made a commitment to ‘Give Back’ to his community after his injury in 2011 and he tirelessly offers his time and talent to organizations that help others. We are grateful he has been recognized by professionals in the development field who see his efforts and results. Thank you to the Sheltering Arms Foundation (Mac McElroy, Kelly Del Campo Merricks, Lisa Cheney, and Ashley Wallace) for nominating Cole, and to Hunter Leemon of Sportable, Richard Bagby of United Spinal Association of VA, and Rick Kelley – Friend and business partner – for supporting his nomination. Our family is infinitely proud of this young man!
Roll with Cole NFP is committed to raising awareness and funds for the spinal cord injury community in order to foster more active, mobile lifestyles for those with SCI. You can join us by making a donation and/or volunteering/participating in futures events. at an upcoming event.
Thanks for being on our team!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om1erOHnzHY&t=189s&frags=pl%2Cwn
Cole prepares for the April 22 Rocketts Landing Regatta as a member of the University of Richmond Crew team. He is set to become the first adaptive rower to compete in a collegiate race. Go Spiders and Go Cole & Jenn! You are making history!
https://www.facebook.com/kelly.sydnor.9/posts/10203139827972003?pnref=story
For the first time in 5 1/2 years, he’s back on the James River, this time as a member of the University of Richmond Crew Team. The link above shows some cool footage of the Cole’s big evening, our beautiful river city, and some really great people!
Thank you to UofR Coach Tim Nesselrodt for inviting Cole Sydnor on the team, thank you to both Marielle Rando (Sportable) and Mark Willis (Virginia Boat Club) for your expertise with adaptive rowing, and thanks to the entire UR Crew team – especially Jenn – who partnered with Cole.
Once a few adjustments are made to Cole’s oars (big legs!), it should be smooth rowing!
The Richmond Regatta is April 22 at Rocketts Landing. Come and cheer on this awesome team!