A COACH who trains a Bolton cyclist representing Great Britain in this year's Special Olympics is hoping to win the support of millionaire businessman Richard Branson.

Jade Mottley, aged 24, is appealing for votes in the Virgin Pitch to Rich competition to develop her business Performance for All.

She coaches Special Olympics star Kiera Byland, from Bromley Cross, who has been selected to represent Team GB in cycling at the Special Olympic World Games in Los Angeles this year.

Ms Mottley said: "Performance For All continues to work daily within the disability sport sector. I am fortunate to be the Personal Trainer of Special Olympian Kiera Byland.

"It has been and continues to be a fantastic experience, being a part of Kiera's journey to the Special Olympics Summer Games in LA in July this year.

"Following the Olympics, we hope to work alongside Kiera and her family further and set up a Performance For All Social Enterprise where one of our projects will be a North West Disability Cycling Hub."

The former Bangor University student, who has worked on a number of projects to raise the profile of disability sport is hoping to impress the Virgin boss in a competition where the ten best pitches will win a share of more than £1,000,000 in prizes.

Ms Mottley said: "Performance For All provides individuals the opportunity to better improve their health and fitness in the North West of England."

Combining her profession with that of a childhood friend who is a Level 3 British Sign Language Communicator Ms Mottley has devised a smartphone app called 'Visual Sport Language – VSL'.

"Our application has been pitched to Richard Branson and his Virgin Media Business department.

"The app will consist of videos containing Sign Language, written and spoken word to teach individuals sports related signs to enable inclusion for the deaf community within sport and assist in breaking down barriers for this community."

The contest closes on Tuesday, May 5. Anyone can view the pitch and vote for Performance For All by visiting: http://www.virginmediabusiness.co.uk/pitch-to-rich/grow/performance-for-all-ltd/