Video: All aboard for River Don raft race

ORGANISERS were delighted with the success of an annual raft race in the North-east.

The River Don race – from Kemnay to Inverurie’s Don Bridge – which is organised by the Garioch Lions,

saw around £6,000 raised for cancer and kidney research charities.

The 35th event saw the group’s fundraising efforts reach the £95,000 mark – and organisers said they will break their £100,000 target next year.

Fundraising convener Jim Souter said: “It was just super. We had 29 rafts entered and 26 of them finished the race.

“A variety of different rafts entered this year which was great.

“There were also a lot of people who turned out to cheer the rafters on at the finish line.”

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