No lion around for this Coram supporter
30th April 2012
Adrian Simpson, 40, made Coram the mane attraction at the London Kayakathon 2012. Coinciding with the London Marathon, he joined 95 other water sports enthusiasts to paddle 26.2 miles along the Thames.
Adrian, from ING Commercial Bank proudly carried the company’s lion mascot astride the prow of his kayak. Having already conquered the London Marathon in previous years, Adrian wanted to challenge himself again for Coram.
He said: “The London Kayakathon combines two things I am passionate about – kayaking and supporting a charity that does amazing work to support some of the most vulnerable children in our society.”
Adrian raised £1,600 for Coram by paddling from Tower Bridge to Chiswick Bridge and back again in just 6 hours 30 minutes. He sailed under Tower Bridge at the same time as the London Marathon runners were crossing it overhead, with news helicopters buzzing in the sky and roaring crowds lining the bridge.
ING Commercial Bank recently nominated Coram as its charity partner for 2012. The bank has so far donated around £15,000 to support Coram’s work.
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Coram Community Campus
49 Mecklenburgh Square
London
WC1N 2QA
Tel: 020 7520 0300
Fax: 020 7520 0301
Email: chances@coram.org.uk
49 Mecklenburgh Square
London
WC1N 2QA
Tel: 020 7520 0300
Fax: 020 7520 0301
Email: chances@coram.org.uk