Maersk Scores A Goal For AIDS
Brooklyn, New York - Victor Mooney of Flushing watched his 24' custom made Brazilian rowboat, christened The Spirit of Malabo, hoisted into a Maersk Line container today at the Gateway Marina.
Mr. Mooney who has lost one brother to AIDS and has another battling the disease will rejoin his boat later this month. After some further tests in the Canary Islands, the longtime rower will make his way back to Brooklyn, some five-thousands miles later in a fourth attempt at this feat. Mr. Mooney hopes his mission will encourage voluntary HIV testing.
Maesrk was recognized on World AIDS Day for their support of New York based - South African Arts International mission. Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz proclaimed the Spirit of Malabo Send-off Day. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and Congresswoman Grace Meng, sent letters of greeting for the event.
Photo-Above: Gateway Marina worker hoist the Spirit of Malabo rowboat into a Maersk Line container. The Brazilian built rowboat will be used to row from Las Palmas, Canary Islands to New York to encourage voluntary HIV testing.
Video-below: Spirit of Malabo enters a Maesrk container