On 26th. April 1986 there was an explosion and fire at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station in Ukraine. At this point in history Ukraine was part of the U.S.S.R. The Radioactive Legacy has been inherited by future generations.
I along with millions of people all over the world watched the dramatic pictures from the Chernobyl region. I tried to imagine what it must have been like for the families involved in the evacuations ( when they eventually started ) a political smokescreen was taking place. The brave firemen, soldiers, power station workers were all heroes, and many paid the ultimate sacrifice. The memory of this event and its aftermath still effects thousands of children and should not be forgotten by the world.
In April 1987 I held my first Chernobyl Vigil in George Square,Glasgow, Scotland to remind people about the world's biggest nuclear power station disaster. I have held a vigil every year since in the same place. As time past I wondered how I could help Chernobyl victims, what could I do except hold my annual vigil.
I thought what could I do to raise money to help, if I raised any money, how could it be used. I could not speak the language and I knew nobody in Ukraine or Russia. Anyway first things first, a money raising idea was needed. My hobby was cycling, how about a sponsored cycle run. The planning began.
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