The
skating community is coming together to skate for cause! In an
exciting community initiative, 25 skaters of all ages, levels and
choice of wheels will take to the Black Pearl Skate Park to do 25
fancy laps as they raise awareness and attempt to raise $25,000
towards some wheels for Meals on Wheels.

Every
weekday over 1,000 hot soups and nutritious meals are being delivered
to seniors, disabled, homebound and infirm persons in need of a hot
meal and a warm smile. Meals are delivered by a group of dedicated
volunteers who take meals directly to the homes of those in need.
With the increased number of daily meals, more delivery routes and
overall demands in the community, Meals on Wheels is in desperate
need of wheels to help carry out their services across Grand Cayman.
Cayman Islands Skateboard Association president Mr. Micheal Myles was
in full support of this event when it was requested, Myles stated “I
know first hand the importance of the work of Meals on Wheels in the
community, we will do whatever we can to help.”

Adam
Fellow, has been a skater 26 years and he got involved with Wheels
For Wheels to help give back and ensure that people have access to
the basic right of food, especially during these uncertain times.
Adam, a psychology student, and addictions counselor says that “it’s
important that communities pull together and help those that are less
fortunate.”

Stemming
from the idea of ‘little wheels’ of the skating community being
able to use their talents and time to support the need for ‘big
wheels’, the event was born. Skaters will be making 25 fancy laps
around the Black Pearl Skate Park at Grand Harbour, the park is the
largest in the Western Hemisphere and the 2nd
largest in the world! Skaters can use any non-motorized wheels, so
we will see little wheels from skateboards, trick scooters, long
boards, roller blades and bicycles. Limited by current regulations,
only 25 skaters are allowed in the park, therefore the event will be
available on Facebook Live and Zoom so that supports can enjoy the
fun and excitement of the event.

The
community can get involved in this event by either registering to
participate (there are a few spots remaining), sponsoring a skater
through their individual EventPro portal at
www.eventpro.ky/buytickets/wheels-for-wheels,
support the restaurants at Grand Harbour and view the skaters from
your table or join the event via Facebook Live or Zoom on July 25th
from 5pm to 7pm.

Meals
on Wheels was forced to cancel both of its major fundraisers earlier
this year due to coronavirus suppression restrictions, however
individuals and companies alike have been extremely supportive during
this difficult time. Jennifer West, General Manager for Meals on
Wheels says “We anticipate that this event will also be fully
supported as the skaters use their time and talents to give back to
their community. Each skater is sharing about the work of Meals on
Wheels with 25 family, friends and colleagues while also asking them
to sponsor them $25. The work of Meals on Wheels has become even more
necessary during this time as we serve the hundreds of clients who
otherwise would go without a hot meal each day.”

To get involved with Wheels For Wheels, register to participate, sponsor a participant, or sponsor the overall cause, please contact us at www.mealsonwheels.ky , send an email to info@mealsonwheels.ky or give us a call at 1(345)769-1974