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STV News
21-04-2025
- Health
- STV News
Hundreds of bikers rev up at children's hospital following Easter charity parade
Hundreds of bikers revved up at a children's hospital in Glasgow as part of an annual Easter charity parade. The Easter Egg Run, now in its 46th year, is held in aid of the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity on Easter Sunday and this year marked a return to the hospital itself, offering young patients the chance to see the convoy up close. Dressed brightly, around 900 bikers converged at Glasgow Green before heading off on a vibrant parade throughout the city's landmarks. Despite being an Easter Egg Run, participants are urged not to bring chocolate treats as many young patients or are on special diets or 'nil by mouth'. A voluntary £10 donation is suggested instead. Glasgow Children's Hospital via Supplied Money raised from the event helps to fund support for young patients Glasgow Children's Hospital via Supplied Glasgow Children's Hospital via Supplied Bikers gather at the hospital after the Easter charity parade Glasgow Children's Hospital via Supplied Money raised from the event helps to fund vital projects, medical equipment, and support services for young patients and their families. Kirsten Watson, chief executive of Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, said: 'The Easter Egg Run is a highlight of the year for so many of the children in hospital. 'For nearly five decades now, it's been a shining example of the generosity and spirit of Scotland's biking community. 'We're so thankful to everyone who took part and helped bring smiles, laughter and a little bit of magic to the hospital this Easter.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
20-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bikers gather at hospital after Easter charity parade
More than 900 bikers have converged on Glasgow's children's hospital after taking part in an annual Easter charity Easter Egg Run in aid of the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity is now in its 46th year. Despite its name, participants are urged not to bring Easter eggs as many young patients or are on special diets or "nil by mouth". Instead a voluntary £10 donation is suggested. The bikers assembled at Glasgow Green before heading off on a noisy watched as they passed some of the city's landmarks and crossed the Clyde Arc - or "Squinty Bridge" - on their way to the hospital south of the river. Kirsten Watson, chief executive of Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, said: "The Easter Egg Run is a highlight of the year for so many of the children in hospital. "For nearly five decades now, it's been a shining example of the generosity and spirit of Scotland's biking community. "We're so thankful to everyone who took part and helped bring smiles, laughter and a little bit of magic to the hospital this Easter."
BBC News
20-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Peterborough's Sue Ryder Hospice gets 2,000 Easter egg donations
Staff at a city hospice have received a donation of more than 2,000 Easter eggs for the initiative was led by Peterborough Scooter Collective's annual Easter Egg Run, with more than 90 scooter riders taking part to deliver donations and help raise funds for Sue Ryder's Thorpe Hall said the eggs would be distributed to patients and their families over the Easter enthusiast and businessman Paul Middleton, who organised the initiative along with wife Sue, called it a "rewarding experience". A portion of the eggs were sold in an Easter egg tombola, raising £1,735.84 for the charity. Mr Middleton, 54, is from Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire but is a member of the Peterborough scooter club."Sue Ryder is a cause that everyone is eager to support," he said."My wife and I are well-connected and pretty persuasive, so we're thrilled to use our strengths to raise funds for such a worthy cause."The couple also organise a Christmas toy run each year to deliver gifts to Peterborough City Hospital. Sue Ryder offers end-of-life care and relies on Shaheed, community fundraiser at Thorpe Hall Hospice, said: "We are blown away by Paul and Sue's remarkable efforts and the ongoing support of the Peterborough Scooter Collective."Thanks to them, we've been able to make Easter truly special for our patients and their families." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
