A man is set to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean to raise money for the Samaritans.
Bernie Hollywood, 63, will partner with Split Perspectivz run by storytellers, Natalie Reeves Billing and Jude Lennon. They are creating 5,000 boxes that will accompany him on his journey filled with books, comics, activity books, papercrafts and a board game all with the theme of mental health.
The boat called The City of Liverpool will set off on December 12 from La Gomera, a small volcanic island near Tenerife and after 3,000 miles will arrive in the Caribbean. The journey, completely unsupported, will take 90 days and is part of the Talisker Whiskey challenge.
