The 7th Annual Chernobyl Children's Project International Charity Cycle took place on the 12th and 13th of June 2009. This year, Niall Kennedy and his colleagues in Pfizers and EMC pushed numbers above and beyond the 250 cyclists mark. Many seasoned cyclists have said that of the many cycling events they have taken part in, this has been number one for organisation and provision of facilities and refreshments. For more information visit www.chernobylcycle.com

The Tour de Munster Cycle 2009 was recently launched in Cork. On Thursday 13th August the Tour de Munster 2009 cyclists will begin a four-day 600k cycle through all the counties of Munster. All funds raised will go directly to Chernobyl Children's Project International Child Cardiac Surgery Programme. This hugely successful programme has saved the lives of thousands of children who have been born with congenital heart disease and through the intervention of CCPI and Dr William Novick and his volunteer surgical team have given back life to children who were once deemed inoperable. Contact Paul Sheridan (paul.sheridan08@gmail.com) for further information or visit www.tourdemunster.com

The 'Sponsored Spin for Chernobyl' is being held on Saturday 20th June 2009 to raise funds for Chernobyl Childrens Project International (CCPI). The Cycle, which starts in Athy, Co Kildare, is a 40km fun cycle for all the family and promises to be an enjoyable day out! There will be a special prize for the sponsored cyclist who raises the most money. Great craic is guaranteed while raising monies for a worthy cause. For more information on the cycle and to register please visit www.sponsoredspin.com or email sponsoredspin@gmail.com

Denis Dineen, County Cork, Ireland is raising funds for a Home of Hope for disadvantaged children in Chernobyl. A mint-condition vintage oval 1956 Volkswagen Beetle will be the star prize in a Raffle later this year. The car is in great shape and ready to be taken to a good home! You can enter the raffle by buying a ticket for only 20 Euro. By buying a ticket you will be helping many children to move out of orphanages and at last have a home of their own. To buy your ticket please call Denis on (021) 7334421 / Mob (087) 7460807 or Pat on (085) 751253. Email info@chernobyl-ireland.com for further information.

Ali Hewson, Board Member, Chernobyl Children's Project International joined over 50 student Gardai from the Garda College Templemore to abseil down the Elysian on Saturday 30th May to raise funds for a 'Home of Hope' for Olga and Kristina. The Elysian is the tallest building in Ireland and stands at an impressive 83 metres and 17 storeys high. Ali Hewson said 'Student Gardai organised this abseil to raise funds so that Olga and Kristina who came to Ireland unable to walk, can return to Belarus and walk into a real home - a 'Home of Hope. If a lot of people can give a little it can mean so much'.