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Bikers' Easter joy for sick kids | Bikers' Easter joy for sick kids |
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Thousands of "biker bunnies" descended on Glasgow to deliver an Easter treat for sick children. | Thousands of "biker bunnies" descended on Glasgow to deliver an Easter treat for sick children. |
About 7,500 people took part in the annual Motorcycle Action Group Easter Egg Run from Kelvin Way to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. | About 7,500 people took part in the annual Motorcycle Action Group Easter Egg Run from Kelvin Way to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. |
They delivered thousands of eggs to the wards and raised money for the Yorkhill Children's Foundation. | They delivered thousands of eggs to the wards and raised money for the Yorkhill Children's Foundation. |
Last year's event raised £26,000, and organisers were hoping to top that figure this time round. | Last year's event raised £26,000, and organisers were hoping to top that figure this time round. |
The event, which attracted 6,000 people last year, is the biggest bikers' rally in Scotland. | The event, which attracted 6,000 people last year, is the biggest bikers' rally in Scotland. |
Your pictures of the bikers | Your pictures of the bikers |
Event organiser Stuart Regan said: "All the bikers absolutely love it. It's fantastic we can do something we love and at the same time raise some money for a good cause and make sure kids have a good Easter." | Event organiser Stuart Regan said: "All the bikers absolutely love it. It's fantastic we can do something we love and at the same time raise some money for a good cause and make sure kids have a good Easter." |
Surplus eggs will be distributed to a number of other charities and good causes for children and vulnerable adults around the community. | Surplus eggs will be distributed to a number of other charities and good causes for children and vulnerable adults around the community. |
Hospital manager Jamie Redfern praised those who took part in the event. | Hospital manager Jamie Redfern praised those who took part in the event. |
He said: "Lots of effort is put in by people all around the hospital to make sure the Easter Egg Run goes well each year. Everyone does their bit and we all love it." | He said: "Lots of effort is put in by people all around the hospital to make sure the Easter Egg Run goes well each year. Everyone does their bit and we all love it." |