Two friends are this week following in the tyre tracks of 007 on a drive of a lifetime to raise money for Hospice Isle of Man and Rebecca House.

Georgie Shelley and Voirrey Kennaugh are on a gruelling four-day rally across eight countries from September 6 to 10, as part of the James Bond Swiss Run - Fireball Rally.

Travelling more than 2,500 miles across France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Austria, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium, the pair will enjoy some of James Bond’s most iconic locations including the Piz Gloria, the revolving restaurant as seen in the sixth Bond film - On Her Majesty’s Secret Service - and the Goldeneye Dam.

Georgie said: ’As I work and volunteer at Hospice Isle of Man, I am aware of the great care that it provides and the difference it makes to both patients and families. It has inspired me to do something a bit different to raise money for the charity.

’I am also doing this challenge in memory of my father Stanley Shelley, who loved and appreciated cars, especially classics - I’d like to think he would have enjoyed taking part in this event himself.

’It is going to be a tough four days, averaging eight hours of driving per day, plus the return drive from Isle of Man to Dover - but I have no doubt it will be an unforgettable experience seeing some amazing places.’

The Steam Packet assisted with the cost of return travel to and from the island.

The chief executive of Steam Packet, Mark Woodward, said: ’The James Bond Swiss Run is a challenging endurance event but I am sure the pair will see and do some incredible things. Hospice Isle of Man and Rebecca House are two important island facilities and it is great to see two friends doing what they can to raise money for something they are passionate about - I wish them the best of luck.’

To sponsor Georgie and Voirrey in their fundraising efforts, visit Just Giving: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/georgie-shelley where any funds donated will go directly to Hospice and Rebecca House.