BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell launched the Brain Power charity in a bid to help doctors find a cure for brain cancer.
The BBC journalist was told of his condition following a bicycle crash.
Two years later, Campbell said his tumour was in check following intense treatment, as he celebrated the fundraising milestone on Sunday with Brain Power supporters.
Speaking at at Archerfield Walled Garden in East Lothian, Campbell said: “I am very lucky to be here to mark this moment.
“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.
“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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Dan Knowles, chief executive of Brain Tumour Research, said Brain Power’s fundraising as “nothing short of phenomenal”.
60% of people with brain cancer do not live more than 12 months beyond their diagnosis.
Despite this, Campbell has continued to raise awareness and fight for a cure.
Knowles said the funds raised would allow scientists in Edinburgh and Glasgow to “accelerate progress toward a cure”.
