Swim4Ella

08/27/2026

Swim4Ella 2026!

It’s been a bit since we last updated you.

This year was an incredible event, we wanted to take a minute and say thank you to everyone that has supported us. Not only did we meet our goal, we exceeded it. Together we raised $29,700!!

With what we accomplished this year and anticipated growth expected next year, we are excited and looking forward to what the future holds. New things come with growth. If you have ever wanted to help or support a local non-profit, shoot us a message and let us know.

And of course, we want to thank our sponsors this year. Huge shout out to all!!

This years chamber sponsors:
Charlotte Staton Design Terra Green Landscape Design Sean OBrien North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Uwharrie Bank

This years shirt sponsors:
Pointers Ace Hardware / Chick-fil-A Dale Earnhardt Blvd / Plummer and Snyder Lawyers / Catfish Farms / Drye McGlamery Engineering / Raxeway Orthodontics / Objectechne Studio / Delta Construction

And of of course our artist that has designed logos and mocked up shirts. I Am Brad!

Honorary Graphics and Printing did an awesome job printing shirts this year.

Thank you all again, thank you for the donations, purchases, encouragement, and help in spreading the word!!

06/24/2026

Swim4ella update!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!

Thanks to everyone's support we have currently raised over $26k and counting.

We paused the store briefly to make sure inventory was correct after some day of sales at the event. Still have options available for purchase.

We will post pictures from the event later today.

Shirts and hats, etc. created to raise money for The Ella Fund, during the annual

06/20/2026

Swim4Ella 2026!!!!

What an incredible morning!! Swim4Ella 2026 is in the books. $25k goal and we hit it.

This has been an incredible journey that I only see growing.

Thank you to everyone!! Sponsors, donations, buying the swag, auction, support, all of it.

We had a great swimmers group this year, 12 adults and 13 kids.
We are growing and so excited for what's to come.

We will be posting more pictures soon.

06/19/2026

Swim4Ella 2026, final update before tomorrow!!!!!!

We are $1300 away from our $25k goal. This has been absolutely incredible. Thank you to all the supporters. From donations, purchases, help etc.

To all our sponsors. Thank you!!!

A special shout out to our chamber sponsors!
Charlotte Staton Design Terra Green Landscape Design Uwharrie Bank Sean OBrien North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance!!!

We are ready to get things kicked off tomorrow and enjoy the event and celebration!!

06/19/2026

Swim4ella $25k goal update!!

We are $2472 short of making our goal.

Oh my!!!!!!

Thank you all for the support. We have gear for sale and auction is still live until tomorrow.

Help us get there!!

https://givebutter.com/c/swim-4-ella-2026-5g2oem/auction

Gear is in comments.

By Heartbeats in Motion

06/16/2026

Swim4ella preview....

5 swimmers in the pool getting reps this morning. So stoked for Saturday at Badin Lake!!

Don't forget to buy some gear. We have plenty left. Hoodies? Too hot!! I agree. But think about winter time. Great gift but great warmth while spreading the word. Link in comments.

06/15/2026

5th annual Swim4ella!!!!! Badin lake!!

There has been talks of location change. Water levels are not perfect at badin, however it's enough we can still hold our event and enjoy the day.

To all those interested in joining. We will send out address locations this week.

The swim will be shortened from 3 miles to 2.5, but as we know, it's not about the distance, it's about the purpose and supporting our community.

So excited to keep this event where it started.

So close to our goal, help us get to $25k!!!

06/13/2026

Auction!!!!!

New this year and live as of yesterday.

Take a look and see if you could win some cool stuff.

By Heartbeats in Motion

06/13/2026

5th annual Swim4ella 2026!!!

We are one week away, and currently only $5400 away from our goal of $25k this year.

If we sell all the swag that gets us half way. Take a look and buy some gear. Support a great cause and help us reach our goal for the 5th straight year.

Looking for more swimmers and kayakers as well. Reach out and sign up to join the fun.

Huge thank you to our chamber sponsors this year.
Charlotte Staton Design
Terra Green Landscape Design
Sean OBrien North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance
Uwharrie Bank

Shirts and hats created to raise money for The Ella Fund, during the annual

06/04/2026

Merch is here. Order today!