BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell has raised £500,000 for brain cancer research, two years after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour. The broadcaster celebrated the fundraising milestone on Sunday with supporters at Archerfield Walled Garden in East Lothian.
Campbell discovered his condition in 2023 following a serious bicycle crash. Six in ten people with brain cancer do not live more than a year beyond diagnosis. His tumour is currently in check after intense treatment.
At Sunday's celebration, Campbell reflected on the achievement. «I am very lucky to be here to mark this moment,» he said. He acknowledged the extensive community effort behind the fundraising: «From bake sales to bike rides, marathons to mountain climbs – it's taken two years of hard work and generosity from thousands of people to reach this target.»
Research Impact
The £500,000 raised through Campbell's Brain Power initiative will fund scientists at the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. The money will help accelerate progress toward finding a cure for brain cancer.
Dan Knowles, chief executive of Brain Tumour Research, praised the fundraising as «nothing short of phenomenal.» He said the funds would enable researchers to «accelerate progress toward a cure.»
Campbell expressed gratitude for the support: «I am very grateful for all the support and would like to thank everyone who has helped to raise awareness of this condition and to raise funds to fight it.»
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