Over the past year I have had known of several people very close, and some not so close, suffer from cancer. Some have gone into remission, and unfortunately, due to the lack of knowledge or late discovery, some have past on.

So I have decided that while some people have chosen to run, and others to do other charitable things, that I would do something that, for those who know me well, would be a bit of a challenge. I am going to stop drinking to help raise money for cancer!

So what is the deal? Well from today, February the 16th 2011, I am vowing not to drink for at least a month. And then for every £20 over my target I go, I will extend it by one day.

Now I know not all of you normally donate to these things, but for all those who owe me a round or want to buy me one, please just put that money towards this worthy cause!