Last year, The Cole Classic helped raise over $200,000 for numerous charities across NSW.
We know you can go beyond this in 2025!
Setting yourself a personal challenge is a great way to fundraise and help a cause close to your heart.
Are you swimming for a particular cause or charity? Simply click on the links below and select an option to kick start your fundraising journey.
There’s 2 ways to raise funds for your charity;
- Simply nominate your Charity Partner during the registration process for the Cole Classic or
- Join Grassrootz, our fundraising platform for the Cole Classic 2024. It’s free to join and once you are signed up contact the Grassrootz support team at support@grassrootz.com to be added to the Cole Classic charity list.Click here for more information.
Click here to select your charity of choice and start fundraising right away! If you can’t see your preferred charity, please email the Grassrootz team at support@grassrootz.com.
Meet Melissa and Alyssa
When her daughter Alyssa was born on May 16, 2006, Melissa knew little about Down
syndrome but was deeply determined to provide the best for her child. A visit from a Down
Syndrome NSW parent support member transformed her experience, providing reassurance,
guidance, and hope.
“Before this, I didn’t even know Down Syndrome NSW existed, but I will be forever grateful
as the first thing they said to us upon entering our hospital room was, “Congratulations!””
Now, Melissa uses her lived experience to support other families through the
Congratulations Initiative, ensuring every parent feels welcomed and supported from day one.
Melissa will be at the event to cheer on swimmers and answer any questions about
Down Syndrome NSW’s work, sharing her journey to show the joy and strength of raising a
child with Down syndrome.
Make your swim even more meaningful by fundraising for Down Syndrome NSW and
providing essential support to new parents during those early years.
Make your swim even more meaningful by fundraising for Down Syndrome NSW and
providing essential support to new parents during those early years. Click above to create your fundraising page, it’s not too late!
