A Rutherglen man is planning to raise money for Marie Curie carers, by running an incredible 60km. 

James O'Neill, 37, decided to take up the challenge in honour of his dad, Sean, who was cared for by the Marie Curie nurses. 

The challenge will take place on what would have been Sean's 60th birthday. 

James, who has so far raised more than £4000 for the charity,  said: “We had some brilliant Marie Curie Nurses come out to care for dad, they’d even come out at 3am and you knew they were going on to another family after.

"They were very professional and would have a laugh with dad, which he loved."

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Sean, originally from Glengormley in Belfast, passed away in May following a seven year battle with cancer. 

James says that the challenge, which is expected to take around six hours to complete, was inspired by his dad, who was a keen hillwalker. 

He said: “Dad was such a happy go lucky guy, always having a laugh and a joke and was really into hill-walking.

"The cancer kept moving around his body and it was hard seeing the disease rob him of his mobility.

"Those last few weeks were all about keeping him as comfortable as possible and free of pain."

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James is planning to complete his run in Parkhead, where his dad has a paving stone at Celtic Park. 

Amanda Casey, Marie Curie community fundraiser, said: “James is really pushing himself to the limit with this challenge and we are so grateful for his support.

"With friends, family and colleagues getting behind his fundraising he’s already raised over £3,000 but every additional pound donated will help keep him going at the toughest moments on Friday.”

To donate to James' fundraising effort, you can follow his JustGiving page here.