Fundraisers are being invited to help two charities on wheels.

People are being invited to use bikes, scooters, skates, roller boots, balance boards, wheelchairs, prams, roller blades - basically anything with wheels.

The event is called ’A Wheely Good Cause’ and it will take place in Douglas on July 9.

The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group at Noble’s Hospital and the local children’s hospice Rebecca House will benefit.

The event will comprise a children’s and an adult fun ride.

The children’s run out registration is at noon at Summerland. The child must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The brainchild of Onchan resident Clare Gerard, and her children, Grace, aged 10, George five, and Poppy eight,

The Wheely Good Cause first took place last year.

The children’s event is free to enter but is hoped that the entrants will fill in a sponsorship form.

To get a sponsorship form ring 451627 or message Rebecca House Children’s Hospice Facebook page or Manx Breast Cancer Support Group Facebook page. email [email protected].

The adults’ event will be a team of five people with a £25 entry fee.

Entry forms are available from Clare on 451627 or any of the above pages. The adults will do the full length of Douglas Promenade and back. This event starts at 2pm.

There are also prizes for best dressed wheels and best fancy dress. Every participant must wear a helmet.

Mary Doyle representing Rebecca House said: ’It is very fitting that one of the Gerrard children thought up this wonderful idea is the same age as our children’s hospice - both are 10." "We would like to thank everyone for supporting what will be a great fun event.’

A spokesman from the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group said: ’We are thrilled to be helping to organise this fabulous event again this year and are really looking forward to seeing the adult teams entered in the Wheely Good Wheel barrow race! We are hoping our very own Booby Bear is entering a team!

’It’s also great to be working together with Rebecca House in this their special year. The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group would like to thank Friends Provident International for supporting the event. "

This time the event, supported by Friends Provident International, is raising funds for two local charities.

Katy Williams of the company said: ’This is our first year of being involved in this event and we are delighted to support two local charities.

’We will be entering a team in the adult race!" "It is a great way of supporting two wonderful charities and getting involved with our local community.’