# Drugsline's first campaign dinner raises £280,000+

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/05/08/drugsline039s-first-campaign-dinner-raises-280000/
- Published: 2006-05-08T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Drug and alcohol addiction charity Drugsline held its inaugural campaign dinner 
last night at the Grosvesnor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane and raised over £
280,000 at the event.
Over 400 guests attended the dinner which marked fifteen years
of operation for the East London-based organisation.

Hosted by Linda and Dennis Baylin, the event included an emotive video which conveyed
to guests the message that all children are vulnerable to the influence of drugs
and alcohol.

Sir Jeremy Beadle conducted an auction, which included an “Apprentice” poster and
book signed with a personalised message by dinner guest Sir Alan Sugar. Master of
Ceremonies, former model Jilly Johnson, and comedian Johnnie Casson also entertained
guests.

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