For Abbey’s Heroes – Read his story
James Hinves has been a great friend to The Sharks, he works for Paddle UK (previously British Canoeing) and has continually supported The Sharks in a number of ways over the years; now it is our turn to help him, please read on.
James is going to run the Southampton APB Marathon on April 6th to raise money for the Southampton based charity Abbey’s Heroes, which supports children in Hampshire with cancer.

James lives in Southampton and has personal reasons for supporting this cause, you can donate at James’s Just Giving Page.
As well as working for Paddle UK, James races for Southampton Canoe Club, who will be hosting a Wild Water race (organised by James) on Saturday 8th March. which The Sharks are attending. Are you joining us?
The Sharks support our members and friends when they are raising money for good causes, over the years Shark people have raised considerable sums. If you are doing something good, please let us know so we can support you. You can email us with the details at Canoeing@thesharks.org.uk.
Published 18th February 2025