Walking across Europe... but going nowhere!

Queen's Walk man, Paul McDonald will be walking 1,115 miles on a treadmill - the equivalent distance from the Marie Curie Cancer Centre in Belfast to Marie Curie's house in Warsaw, Poland.

For 13 weeks Paul will walk an average of 13 miles a day.

"The toughest part will be the boredom," said Paul.

"I have been preparing with walks between Lurgan and Portadown and they have been fantastic with so much to see - the treadmill is a very different prospect.

"But raising money for such a good cause will help drive me on."

The 46-year-old will be raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

"My father-in-law, Bobby Alexander, was treated in the Marie Curie Centre before he passed away in December 2008," said Paul.

"They provided such a great level of care, I really wanted to give something back to thank them."

The father-of three will be holding a series of fundraisers during his epic trek, which starts on April 1 in Bodyworks Gym at Loughview.

He reckons the challenge will take him about three-and-a-half hours each day taking him across the finish line on June 30.

Carrick Primary School, where Paul's children attend, is planning a non-uniform day to help raise funds.

There will also be a night at the races in McGrath's Bar, Banbridge on June 26.

Paul is aiming to raise 5,000, to help him reach his target send cheques, made payable to Marie Curie Cancer Care to 56 Queen's Walk, Lurgan, BT66 8DB or call 077 8876 6425.