Broadcaster Zoe Ball has said the death of her boyfriend, Billy Yates, is inspiring her to complete her Sport Relief challenge.
The TV host is due to complete her journey at Brighton Pier on day five of the gruelling, cycling fundraiser.
The 47-year-old fell into a ditch on Thursday and is now in pain.
But she said “help is really needed” for people suffering from mental illness.
Final push coming up – if you can, please Text ZOE to 70210 to donate £10 to @sportrelief – it would mean so much. #HardestRoadHome pic.twitter.com/8O1zCYoKf6
— Zoe Ball (@ZoeTheBall) March 9, 2018
The Strictly: It Takes Two host said: “It was a very hard day yesterday, I fell into a ditch and I am paying for it today – my legs are very sore.
“This morning was brutal. It was almost an out-of-body experience but the people along the way are so amazing and full of love.”
Ball, whose boyfriend was found dead at his home last May after struggling with depression, said: “I lost my boyfriend last year, and I really wanted to do something and find some hope for people that are living with mental illness, to help others find some help and see there are great projects out there.
“In 2016, over 6,000 people died by suicide. Help is really, really needed.”
This note was left on the windscreen of our support vehicle this morning. Thanks and huge love Rebecca x#HardestRoadHome pic.twitter.com/TeOrXWcQqO
— Zoe Ball (@ZoeTheBall) March 9, 2018
The TV star has said she was in tears when she received a text message from her son, saying his support “meant the world”.
Ball has been cycling more than 300 miles (483km) in just five days, from her birthplace of Blackpool to her hometown of Brighton, to raise awareness of mental health.