An Athersley man will travel through ten countries and cross 12 borders as he embarks on a 4,500-mile charity drive...in a 1969 Ford Zodiac.
Wayne Bourdon will travel with wife Emma to Chernobyl raising money for Hope and Homes for Children after watching a programme on TV called Ukraine's Forgotten Children.
Wayne, 45, of Sutton Avenue, Athersley North, bought the classic car as a shell and has completely restored it.
He added: "This is the fifth one of these cars I've had and I've wanted to do something like this for about five years.
"It was a shell when I bought it but I've built it up.
"There are a few things that still need doing but it's all part of the challenge."
He is hopeful it will not break down on the way.
Wayne says the BBC4's programme, which told the story of children who are placed in state institutions by poorer families who cannot afford to look after them, had a big impact on him.
"I was in tears by the end of it, it was very moving.
"I've been interested in finding out about Ukraine anyway, especially after the Chernobyl disaster."
The pair, who have also asked daughter Tatiana, 12, to join them, will set off from England travelling through France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Belarus, Netherlands and Belgium.
They expect to drive between eight and 12 hours a day and the trip will take three weeks.
They will stop off to drop off blankets, nappies, toiletries and other basic supplies.
Wayne has named the car Bumble because it is black and yellow and is currently trying to attract businesses to sponsor him.
Wayne and Emma will travel without back-up and have estimated fuel costs of £1,000.
He added: "Originally, the trip had been planned for August, but we've had to push it back a year because of a lack of sponsors and anyone coming forward to help."
Visit www.bumble-rally.co.uk or www.justgiving.com/Bumble-Rally
