A KIND little boy is getting on his bike to help his mum create a memorial for bereaved parents.

Bradley Jenkins from Gourock is only five but he knows all about his mum Karyn and dad Andrew's charity campaign for a SiMBA tranquillity tree in Gourock's Darroch Park.

Karyn and Andrew lost their daughter Sophie Louise at 22 weeks in 2012 and feel that Inverclyde needs somewhere where grieving families can go to quietly remember the children they have lost.

A online appeal has raised almost £4,000 towards the tree and Bradley is cycling 15 miles to boost the fund.

Karyn said: “Bradley asked my why we were getting donations dropped to the house and what the tree was.

“I did my best to explain what it was and he asked if he could help, which I just thought was lovely.

“He loves riding his bike and asked if he could do that.”

Bradley is taking part in Race At Your Pace, which allows parents and children to sign up to cover different distances over a month.

Karyn said: “I sat him down and asked him if he wanted to do it and he asked when he could start.

“We signed up for him to cycle 15 miles this month and if he does it he will get a medal at the end.

Bradley added: “I am always tired after a mile but want to help.”

The youngster has raised hundreds of pounds and has been making a thank-you video for every person who donates.

Karyn said: "He was aiming to not need his stabilisers by the end of July and has already managed it.

"He cycled for the first time without his training wheels and is absolutely over the moon that he reached his goal.

“We set his fundraising target at £50 but people have been so generous already and we just wanted a little money to encourage him.

“We never expected it to rise so quickly, people have been so supportive and Bradley is delighted that people are proud of him.”

To keep up with Bradley’s progress or to donate visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/JenkinsFamilyEst2010