Thousands of bikers delighted young patients at Yorkhill Hospital in Glasgow yesterday when they took part in the annual Easter egg run.

A record turnout of more than 10,000 bikes roared through the streets and delivered thousands of eggs - and thousands of pounds in cash - to the hospital. Spectators cheered as the procession of bikes, large and small, travelled through the west end of the city to the hospital where riders, many in fancy dress, met staff and patients and made a mountain of chocolate eggs.

Declan Devine, nine, from Tollcross, Glasgow, who has been in the cardiac ward for four weeks after a heart valve replacement operation, was taken to see the bikes. He said: "I like motorbikes and want to sit on one. I've never seen so many eggs."

Janet Mauer, from Milngavie, a veteran of the egg run, came dressed as a spring chicken.

She took Declan on her blue Honda Goldwing bike. She said: "There were only a few bikes when we first took part the run, which at that time was to East Park Home in Maryhill. Now there are thousands involved. It is a fantastic sight and it's great fun for the children."

Paul McGilvray, who was taking part for the first time, said he and his pals from the Craigfoot Inn in Milton of Campsie raised £750.

He said: "We raised the money in the pub with raffles and collections over two nights.

"Next year we will be organised earlier and hope to raise even more money. It is a great day for the bikers and the children."

Organiser Stuart Regan said this year was the biggest turnout yet. He added: "We estimate there were more than 10,000 bikes. On the day, we've brought in more than £23,000 in donations with more to follow and thousands of eggs. An amazing success."