Onzo

On 13th September Onzo will be fielding four teams of three for the Chelsea and Westminster Health Charity London Duathlon. This event, the largest duathlon in the world, is taking place in the ideal setting of Richmond Park. Each member of the teams will run either five or 10kms or cycle for 20kms.

Onzo is supporting an orphanage in Utange, not far from Mombasa on the coast of Kenya, called Casuarina House, which is being built by the Sure Foundation charity. The project has been under way for 18 months and the first phase is now complete. The main building acquired a roof just in time to keep out the seasonal rains and the first children have moved in. They are thoroughly enjoying their new safe environment and have begun to go to school. For some this is the first regular schooling they have ever had.

Ultimately, the aim is to make Casuarina House self-sustaining, and among other things the site will include a small farm to contribute to its income. The Onzo teams are raising money to fund a well and water pump both for the farm and the local community and have set themselves an ambitious target of £4,000.

One of the main drivers behind Casuarina House is Ian Stimson, father of Onzo Product Design Manager Jeremy Stimson, and Jeremy – who, needless to say, will be taking part in the duathlon – has set up a fund-raising site.

All contributions will be gratefully received, and the stalwart competitors will welcome support and encouragement. According to Jeremy, “although abilities are mixed, the competitive spirit is high” – so pick your team and come to Richmond Park on 13th September to see if Onzo Orange, Onzo Blue, Onzo Green or Onzo Grey emerges triumphant.