Dan Plys is on a unique mission. The Minnesota man is attempting to ride a longboard skateboard the entire length of the mighty Mississippi river.

We catch up with him to talk about what drives him to spend weeks on roads and paths all by himself. His mom is a phone call away. His dad is always in his heart -- pushing him toward his goal.

Find out more at  https://www.2500forhunger.com/

and follow his journey on instagram @the.longwaydown