Paddy Quiring is is running and walking across the country this April in support of Adult and Teen Challenge.

As a trial run Quiring is running a marathon between Carman and Winkler March 13 to raise awareness of those struggling with addiction.

Funds are also being raised for the Winkler Adult and Teen Challenge programming.

Chris Derksen, Southern MB Rep for Adult and Teen Challenge explains the cause hits home for Quiring as her husband struggled with an alcohol addiction before passing.

"For people with addictions we know the addiction not only affects them but everyone around them," Derksen says. "So Paddy is doing this to bring awareness to this issue and provide hope."

He encourages people to lend their support to Quiring on the highway from noon to 5:30 p.m on Monday between Carman and Winkler.

People can also make donations to the Winkler office and programming online here.

April 13 Quiring will kick-off the cross-canada marathon