Oldham Athletics' Frank Rothwell shares hopeful message from rowboat in the mid-Atlantic
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIf you think you have had a wet and stormy week, spare a thought for the 73-year-old Oldham Athletic owner who is currently attempting to row his way over the Atlantic Ocean while being buffeted by wind and waves.
But, despite everything, thrill-seeker Frank Rothwell remains in good spirits. Around 1100 miles into his mammoth 3000-mile journey, Frank has raised almost £250,000 for Alzheimer's Research UK, from more than 1700 individual donations, as well as fundraisers held by supporters and a hefty matched donation from Iceland Foods.
Joining other Frank has led a charmed existence later in life, first spending five weeks starving and grafting on Bear Grylls' The Island in 2017, before purchasing the then-failing Oldham Athletic a couple of years later.
After turning the club's fortunes around, the septuagenarian set his sights on yet another seemingly impossible challenge - becoming the oldest person to row across the vast Atlantic Ocean. Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...
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