I got involved with Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research because my best friend, a journalist colleague called John Merritt, died of leukaemia in 1992

 and his daughter Ellie died of the same disease a few years later. When I took up running in 2002, LLR was the obvious charity to pick because of John, and I have done marathons, triathlons and other sports and corporate fundraising for them.

I am now chairman of fundraising and try to do something, sometimes big, sometimes small, for the charity every day.

Fundraising is a mindset.  I am currently helping LLR with preparations for our 50th anniversary later this year, including trying to get 50 corporates and individuals to raise £50k each. It has been tough in the recessionary climate but we are getting there.

Alastair Campbell,

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