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Dunns Food and Drinks Chairman Embarks on 380km Charity Cycle Through Tanzania

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Jim Rowan, chairman of Glasgow-based Dunns Food and Drinks, is celebrating the company's 150th anniversary by undertaking a significant charitable challenge. From July 3 to 11, Rowan will join fellow cyclists from The Country Range Group on a 380km ride through Tanzania, aiming to raise funds for AWARE Scotland and The Haven. The expedition will take them through mountain trails, rural villages, and the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, culminating at the Ngorongoro Crater National Park.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jim Rowan, chairman of Dunns Food and Drinks, is undertaking a 380km charity cycle through Tanzania from July 3 to 11, celebrating the company's 150th anniversary.
  • The ride aims to raise funds for two Scottish charities, AWARE Scotland and The Haven, and supports the 'Bikes Against Bombs' initiative.
  • Rowan, who has been with the company since 1989, is keen to mark the 150th milestone by doing something that makes a real difference to the lives of others.
  • Dunns is one of Scotland's longest-established wholesalers, founded in 1875, and continues to commit to community and charity efforts.
  • The company has announced plans for future growth while maintaining its commitment to charity and community.
  • Julie Dunn, managing director, is behind Jim Rowan and proud of what he's doing, highlighting the company's long-standing commitment to charity and community.

Statistics:

  • 380km: the distance Rowan will cycle through Tanzania.
  • 9 hours: the maximum hours per day the cyclists will ride.
  • July 3 to 11: the duration of the charity cycle.
  • 150th: the anniversary year of Dunns Food and Drinks.
  • 1875: the year Dunns was founded.
  • 2: the number of Scottish charities Rowan aims to raise funds for (AWARE Scotland and The Haven).
  • £: (no specific amount mentioned)

Sources:

  • "Highly-rated Celtic defender seals cut-price move to Belgium" [undated]
  • "Glasgow given £10.6 million boost to improve sustainable travel" [undated]
  • Interview with Jim Rowan, chairman of Dunns Food and Drinks
  • Article by [Author unknown], The [Publication]
  • Dunns Food and Drinks announcement re 150th anniversary

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