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Fellows Honored as Captain of Lou Gehrig Community Impact Team
4/7/2025 2:38:00 PM | Baseball
Fellows was recognized along with ALS patient Beth Grossman at a special ceremony Sunday
NEW YORK — In a ceremony held Sunday, April 6, outfielder Cole Fellows of Columbia baseball was announced as the Captain of the 2025 Lou Gehrig Community Impact Team. This prestigious honor, presented in partnership by Phi Delta Theta and the Live Like Lou Foundation, recognizes college baseball players who demonstrate the spirit and legacy of Lou Gehrig through exceptional character, leadership, and commitment to community service.
Fellows, who was selected from among 60 nominees nationwide, will serve as an ambassador for the ALS community, partnering directly with the Live Like Lou Foundation to support a local family impacted by the disease.
"I'm so proud of Cole for receiving this honor," said Columbia head coach Brett Boretti. "Cole is a tremendous representative of our program, and it's exciting for all of us here at Columbia to be associated with the foundation that is named after our most famous baseball alumnus, Lou Gehrig."
The ceremony also recognized Beth Grossman and her daughters, Ellie, Lilly, and Becky. Beth, who has familial ALS and is currently receiving care at the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia University, was presented with a $4,000 Quality of Life Grant from the Live Like Lou Foundation. The grant will help fund accessibility renovations to the family's home.
Steve Good, representing Phi Delta Theta, spoke about the longstanding ties between Lou Gehrig, Columbia University, and the fraternity.
"The Community Impact Team exists to recognize college baseball players who demonstrate the spirit of Lou Gehrig through community service, leadership, and character," said Good. "Cole Fellows is the second captain in history, and we're thrilled to recognize him here at Lou's alma mater. In true Lou Gehrig fashion, Cole will partner with Live Like Lou to serve someone in the local ALS community."
Wendy Foust of the Live Like Lou Foundation highlighted the importance of empowering young leaders in the fight against ALS and praised Cole's dedication.
"Cole, your humility and compassion for others came through in your application, and we are so excited for you to represent Lou Gehrig's legacy this year," said Foust. "The Grossman family is the perfect example of a family that is not only deeply impacted by ALS, but also doing what they can to raise awareness and be there for others. And we're so proud to support them today with a $4,000 Quality of Life Grant."
In his closing remarks, Fellows expressed gratitude for the honor.
"It's an incredible honor to receive this award and be named the captain of the 2025 Lou Gehrig Community Impact Team," said Fellows. "I've been inspired by the service efforts of other student-athletes, and I look forward to making a difference here in New York. As student-athletes, we have a unique platform to support causes bigger than ourselves. Together, we can strike out ALS."
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Fellows, who was selected from among 60 nominees nationwide, will serve as an ambassador for the ALS community, partnering directly with the Live Like Lou Foundation to support a local family impacted by the disease.
"I'm so proud of Cole for receiving this honor," said Columbia head coach Brett Boretti. "Cole is a tremendous representative of our program, and it's exciting for all of us here at Columbia to be associated with the foundation that is named after our most famous baseball alumnus, Lou Gehrig."
The ceremony also recognized Beth Grossman and her daughters, Ellie, Lilly, and Becky. Beth, who has familial ALS and is currently receiving care at the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia University, was presented with a $4,000 Quality of Life Grant from the Live Like Lou Foundation. The grant will help fund accessibility renovations to the family's home.
Steve Good, representing Phi Delta Theta, spoke about the longstanding ties between Lou Gehrig, Columbia University, and the fraternity.
"The Community Impact Team exists to recognize college baseball players who demonstrate the spirit of Lou Gehrig through community service, leadership, and character," said Good. "Cole Fellows is the second captain in history, and we're thrilled to recognize him here at Lou's alma mater. In true Lou Gehrig fashion, Cole will partner with Live Like Lou to serve someone in the local ALS community."
Wendy Foust of the Live Like Lou Foundation highlighted the importance of empowering young leaders in the fight against ALS and praised Cole's dedication.
"Cole, your humility and compassion for others came through in your application, and we are so excited for you to represent Lou Gehrig's legacy this year," said Foust. "The Grossman family is the perfect example of a family that is not only deeply impacted by ALS, but also doing what they can to raise awareness and be there for others. And we're so proud to support them today with a $4,000 Quality of Life Grant."
In his closing remarks, Fellows expressed gratitude for the honor.
"It's an incredible honor to receive this award and be named the captain of the 2025 Lou Gehrig Community Impact Team," said Fellows. "I've been inspired by the service efforts of other student-athletes, and I look forward to making a difference here in New York. As student-athletes, we have a unique platform to support causes bigger than ourselves. Together, we can strike out ALS."
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For the latest on Columbia baseball, follow @CULionsBaseball on X and Instagram, and the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
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