Cole Fellows has been a standout player on the baseball field and a dedicated community leader. A vital contributor to the 2024 Ivy League championship season, Cole’s performance earned him a spot on the All-Ivy honorable mention team as an outfielder. In league play, he posted a remarkable .348 batting average, driving in eighteen runs and registering an impressive OPS of 1.006. For the season, Cole batted .305 with thirty-one RBIs, a .508 slugging percentage, and a .374 on-base percentage. As the team’s everyday left fielder, he was not only a consistent force offensively but also a reliable presence defensively, committing just one error all season.

Off the field, Cole’s commitment to making a difference is equally remarkable. Inspired by personal experiences with Alzheimer’s disease in his family, Cole has become deeply involved in supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. His family’s journey through the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s has fueled his passion for raising awareness and funds for research and support. Through his work with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and by leveraging the tight-knit community among student-athletes at Columbia, Cole has helped to expand the walk’s reach, encouraging fellow athletes to join in the fight against the disease.

Cole and his younger brother, Chase, have taken their advocacy online, creating a platform at www.alzcoalition.org. This website serves as a space to raise awareness and gather donations, aiming to unite people from all walks of life in the shared mission of ending Alzheimer’s. For Cole, supporting the Alzheimer’s community is more than just charity—it’s a deeply personal cause, one that allows him to honor his family’s history while helping others affected by the disease.

Whether on the field or in the community, Cole Fellow exemplifies leadership, perseverance, and a commitment to making a positive impact, both in his athletic pursuits and through his advocacy for Alzheimer’s awareness.

“Talking to Cole makes you feel as if you’re the only person in the room. He embodies the true meaning of selflessness, exemplified by his unwavering commitment to his teammates and community. Cole leads by example in everything he does, approaching life with a sense of gratitude and humility.”

—Joe Sheets Columbia University 2025 team captain and 2024 Lou Gehrig Community Impact Team honorable mention