Nikita, a beautiful little boy in Unit 2, Vesnovo sadly passed away in Glutsk Hospital on the 15th August. He will be greatly missed by all the volunteer nurses, builders and staff. May he rest in peace.

From Thursday 13th August through to Sunday 16th August, over 80 Tour de Munster 2009 cyclists undertook a four-day 600k cycle through all the counties of Munster, covering Cork, Waterford, Tipperary, Limerick, Clare and Kerry. 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. Thank you to all the cyclists who participated in this event. For more information please visit www.tourdemunster.com

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 '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 raised funds for a Home of Hope for disadvantaged children in Chernobyl. A mint-condition vintage oval 1956 Volkswagen Beetle was the star prize in a Raffle held in December. Denis Dineen and volunteers continue to raise funds for their local group. If you would like to support Denis's work, please email us at info@chernobyl-ireland.com