About Us
Join us February 17, 2024 at The Mount Vernon School in Sandy Springs, GA to run the Cocoa Classic 5k. The event is raising money for economically disadvantaged students at Ison Springs Elementary School who are in need of new shoes. We are partnering with Shoes That Fit, a 501(C)(3) non-profit charity organization that donates new athletic shoes to elementary school-age children in need throughout the United States.
Please Donate to Provide New Shoes to Kids in Need at Ison Springs Elementary School
One pair of shoes is only a $30 donation. Make a difference today!
Donations are tax deductible and can qualify for employee matching programs. The IRS registered non-profit name is Collins Classic Charities Corporation
Cocoa Classic is partnering with Shoes That Fit to raise money to purchase shoes for students at Ison Springs Elementary in Sandy Springs.
Shoes That Fit is a national organization that tackles one of the most visible signs of poverty in America by giving children in need new athletic shoes to attend school with dignity and joy, preparing to learn, play, and thrive.
A new pair of shoes can be a life changing event for a child. School attendance, self esteem, and behavior improve. Physical activity increases. Smiles return. All from an often overlooked item-a good pair of shoes
Ison Springs Elementary School
Ison Springs Elementary (Pre-K through 5th Grade) in Sandy Springs has a diverse student body, with half being economically disadvantaged. Most students are enrolled in free or reduced lunch programs. Most of the children have never had a brand new pair of shoes, and many of the shoes are either too small, too big, or in such bad shape the child feels embarrassed or is unable to safely play sports.
About Cocoa Classic
Cocoa Classic is a 501(c)(3) charity organization founded by Collin Maher, a Junior at The Mount Vernon School in Sandy Springs, GA. Collin is passionate about staying active and giving back to the community. He is on the varsity Track and Cross Country teams and competes nationally with his club track team, TAKEOFF. Collin is also an Eagle Scout, which is how this all started.
Cocoa Classic’s mission is to positively impact children from low-income families in the Atlanta community by providing the resources every kid deserves to encourage increased physical activity and healthy living, which leads to increased self-confidence and improved school performance.