Four years ago I lost my best friend to cancer, aged 31. It was the worst experience of my life and not a day goes by when I don't miss them.

To do my little bit to help Cancer Research, I’m giving up alcohol throughout January. It won't be easy - having to watch Albion games sober will be tougher than any swimathon or charity walk I've done in the past - but it will definitely be worth it if it goes some way to finding a cure for this horrible illness.

So, instead of buying me a drink, I’d like you to donate. Every pound helps Cancer Research UK bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. I’ll be donating my drinking money and if I happen to slip off the wagon, I’ll chuck in an extra £15 to make up for it. Cheers. The Dryathlete’s Oath I promise that I shall take part in Dryathlon™, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern it, committing myself to a month without alcohol, in the true spirit of do-gooding, for the glory of Dryathletes and the honour of Cancer Research UK.