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SUE BRUCE CHIEF EXECUTIVE of Aberdeen City Council launched the Bon Accord Bike Run in Aberdeen on Thursday 2nd April 2009 at The Foyer in Aberdeen, recognising the support that the Foyer provides to young people who are at risk of homelessness and unemployment in the area.

The 2009 event held on 17th May attracted a number past participants and many first time entrants including a number of family groups. Young riders from 6 upwards participated along with parents in the event many adopting the 7 mile route. At least one 8 year old completed the 22 mile route finishing before some adult riders. The event attracted well over a hundred entrants and despite the ecomonic downturn thousands were raised for division between Aberdeen Foyer and Rotary International.

The 2008 Bike Ride launched by Kate Synott of UCAN and took place on Sunday 18th May 2008. A total of over £3,700 was raised by sponsors and participants with the funds going to support UCAN and the Rotary Foundation.

The 2007 event was a great success raising over £6000 launched with the assistance of AFC and benefiting nominated charity Project Scotland and the Rotary Foundation.

Launched by former Big Brother winner Cameron Stout and Christine Brown, then Miss Aberdeen, with the bike ride taking place on Sunday May 28th raising money for Cash for Kids - in its 10th anniversary year, and giving grants to local groups which work with disabled and disadvantaged children. The event will also benefit Rotary International projects.

The inaugural Bon Accord Bike Ride launched on Rotary Interenationals centenary day and taking place on the 29th May 2005 was extremely successful attracting over 60 participants and raised over £4000 for the nominated charities Aberdeen Safer Community Trust and Anthony Nolan Trust as well as Rotary International.

TRANSPORT MINISTER CONGRATULATES THE ROTARY CLUB OF ABERDEEN BON ACCORD ON INAUGURAL CHARITY BIKE RIDELAUNCHED TO COINCIDE WITH ROTARY CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS