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Wootton Bassett a Wiltshire town near to RAF Lyneham where the fallen soldiers from Afganistan are repatriated. Usually the streets are lined with locals, wellwishers and of course relatives on what is now an all too regular occurance. But today some 10,000 bikers and 5,000 pillion passengers took part in a procession through the town to raise money for the charity AFGAN HEROES.
It is believed £100,000 has been raised so far. The money will be donated to the families who have lost loved ones during the war in Afganistan.
The idea was thought up by 18-year-old motorcyclist Elizabeth Stevens who planned to ride through the town with a few friends.
But the number of riders taking part snowballed when she started a Facebook page.
YouTube - 15,000 bikes converge on Wootton Bassett for Afghan Heroes charity 14th March 2010
It is believed £100,000 has been raised so far. The money will be donated to the families who have lost loved ones during the war in Afganistan.
The idea was thought up by 18-year-old motorcyclist Elizabeth Stevens who planned to ride through the town with a few friends.
But the number of riders taking part snowballed when she started a Facebook page.
YouTube - 15,000 bikes converge on Wootton Bassett for Afghan Heroes charity 14th March 2010