A Wheeling resident is planning a 100-mile, 24-hour physical challenge to raise money for two local hospitals.

Jason Bracher-Musty's most recent fundraiser in 2008 involved running 50 miles around Ohio County in an eight-hour period. The money he raised benefited the American Red Cross.

This time, Musty and three others are planning a 100-mile, 24-hour event that involves not only running, but a parachute jump, kayaking on the Ohio River and speed cycling. The event is slated Aug. 14-15.

Sponsored by Cabela's and the Ohio County Sheriff's Department, the Ultimate 24 Hour Continuous Physical Challenge will benefit the cancer centers at both Wheeling Hospital and Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.

''I chose the cancer centers, as all team members have experienced close friends and family who have needed both facilities in some form or another,'' said Bracher-Musty, who works as the sheriff's department's fitness officer.

He also works with a company contracted by the Defense Department to protect flag officers in Iraq. He is slated to leave for his latest stint overseas today.

His challenge team members include Ted Zervos of Moundsville, Kevin Hazoka of Clarksburg, W.Va., and Chad Petry of Charleston.

The challenge will include four phases: a parachute jump, a 10-mile run, a 40-mile kayak and a 50-mile speed cycle. The locations and other details related to phases are in the works.

''Following the jump, team members will run a selected arduous route for 10 miles from the drop zone. The route is being determined, and options are being explored to include any member of the general public who wants to participate in the run and do there bit,'' Bracher-Musty said. ''The team will on completion of the run kayak on the Ohio River, circumnavigating Wheeling Island. Following the kayak, the team will cycle for 50 miles around Ohio County.''

Bracher-Musty said every member of the team will complete each phase. He noted if one is injured, the others will be expected to complete their mileage.

Bracher-Musty said money will be collected from spectators during the challenge via buckets. And a charity bank account will be set up to contain the money so separate checks can be written to the hospitals.