Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes has named the latest addition to its fleet after 100-year-old Delia Moscardini from Dumfries.
The charity unveiled the new BMW F800GT bike at a ceremony where the centenarian was the guest of honour this week.
Delia was born in Scotland after her family moved from Italy during the First World War and they later opened the Lochside Cafe for which they were well known within the community.
The family has featured in a number of books about the migration of Italians as a result of wars.
Blood Bikes chairman, Dave Hook, said: “Delia and her family done a lot around the Lochside area in Dumfries. We just saw it as a fitting tribute to someone who has been through such a lot and seen so much over the years.
“She was absolutely over the moon after she found out about it. There were tears in her eyes when she saw the bike. Her family is very proud that we have taken this
step. All of our bikes are named after significant people in the area or after people who have provided support for the charity over years.”
Volunteers with the charity deliver essential blood and urgent medical supplies between NHS hospitals and healthcare sites.
Mr Hook added: “We are always looking for people who can offer their time to help us.
“We are looking for volunteer riders, drivers and controllers at the moment. The only requirements we have is that riders and drivers are over the age of 25 and that they have advanced riding certificates.
“We do have grants available to support people in getting through those courses.
“Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes is dependent on charitable donations and is run entirely by volunteers who receive no compensation for their time or costs.
People can join Blood Bikes here: www.dgbloodbikes.org.uk
