Nathan Adrian Leading Fundraising For COVID-19 Relief
The shutdown of the coronavirus pandemic has caused athletes all around the world to step up and use their voice to help those in need. Olympic gold medalist swimmer Nathan Adrian stated that he was going to “donate a signed Speedo Racing Suit to Athletes for Relief as a way to help out in this challenging time.”
Many other athletes have followed in his footsteps by offering to send in donations to the fund including Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy, Elizabeth Beisel, Natalie Coughlin, Breeja Larson and Tom Shields.
2020 has been a year full of setbacks and heartbreak. The year started with the bushfires in Australia that caused many citizens to be left without homes. Swimmers Emma McKeon and her brother David called on all Australians to help the families who lost their homes.
Nathan Adrian, like other major sport stars Zion Williamson and Kevin Love, is using his voice to help those in need in a time of crisis. The coronavirus pandemic has caused many events to be cancelled including the NCAA championships and many Olympic Trial meets around the world. Canada has already stated its intention to not send a team to the Olympic Games this year because of the growing virus, and many more countries are expected to follow suit this week.
- Tom Shields – 2016 US Olympian, Gold Medalist – signed cap
- Elizabeth Beisel – 2008, 2012, and 2016 US Olympian, 2 Time Medalist – signed copy of her book and signed USA cap
- Josh Prenot – 2016 US Olympian, Silver medalist – signed cap
- Summer Sanders – 1992 US Olympian, 4 Time Medalist – ‘Figure It Out’ board game
- Breeja Larson – 2012 US Olympian, Gold Medalist – signed swim caps
- Will Licon – 2019 Pan Am Games Double Gold Medalist – signed cap
- Bruno Fratus – 2012, 2016 Brazilian Olympian, Multi-World’s medalist – signed arena suit
- Anthony Barbar – 2016 Lebanese Olympian – signed cap
- Tim Hinchey – USA Swimming CEO – round of golf for 2 with Nathan Adrian at the Broadmoor
- SPEEDO USA – swag bag
- Ben Lee – coach – LA Current Team Photo
Amen