Raised: 87%
Target: £15,000.00
Raised so far: £13,062.14
Donate now

My story

 

This page is set up in memory of my wonderful fiance 2LT Jonathan Carlos Bracho-Cooke. Jonny was killed in action in Iraq on 5th February 2007.

Jonny was so courageous and incredibly caring and giving. He believed strongly in helping others and supported veterans of the army and fellow servicemen whole-heartedly. BLESMA  is a charity which supports servicemen and women who have been left with severe handicaps from their own bravery and willingness to selflessly put themselves forward for the greater good of others.

In 2008, I set up joggingforjonny to raise money for BLESMA in Jonny's memory. This included 5 10k races, a half-marathon and a triathlon. After a year of illness, I am now stepping it up a gear and running the Brighton Marathon on April 18th. This is a massive challenge - I am by no means a runner but will do my best to struggle it through the 26.2 miles...! Huge thanks to other runners who have also run for jogginforjonny in the past - your support means everything to me.

I run in memory of a great friend and true soldier who stopped at nothing to help others. The pain of this loss is immense and unrelenting but by running the marathon, I hope to use Jonny's memory to help his fellow heroes.


Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

Donating to this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: BLESMA will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

Please donate generously.

Thank you very much for all of your support.

:) Donation by Rob 05/02/10  

£31.00

Good luck! Donation by Leonardslee Gardens 05/02/10  

£51.14 + £14.42 Gift Aid

Thinking of you Laura. All the best for future runs. Hope your toes are feeling better. Lots of love, Kayte & Stu xxx Donation by Kayte 05/02/10  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, great way to keep Jonny's memory alive. x Donation by Michael Page 05/02/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

thinking of you sis xxx Donation by Sam 04/02/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I never saw 2 people more in love. I'm sure he's with you (though we both know he'd get to the finish at least 2 hours before you!). Donation by Anon 04/02/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! :-) Donation by Matthew & Louisa Wilson 03/02/10  

You're an inspiration to us all. Will be there looking out for you and cheering you on! Good Luck x Donation by Kerry Greene 03/02/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

GO GIRL! Donation by kathryn turnbull 03/02/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

:-) Donation by Ricky Goodchild 02/02/10  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

I am so sorry for your loss and I will give you all the help and support that you need to complete this amazing adventure. Donation by Paul 02/02/10  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Tiffany White 02/02/10  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great run! Donation by Diana Golding 01/02/10  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." Forget all that stuff, win or bust! :-) Donation by Mark Cage 01/02/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I know how hard you've worked for this... Stock up on the gels. I'll donate more when I know you've done it! Donation by Kevin Betts 01/02/10  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Laura, all the best in Brighton..take care xxxx Donation by Sarah-Jane Ryan 01/02/10  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We're expecting sub 3 hours! ;) Donation by Kambiz+Ange+Susie 31/01/10  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great cause, great effort! Good luck Laura Donation by Judith Chapman 29/01/10  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a great cause Laura. Donation by Marilia 29/01/10  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good effort ! Just think of all that liquid you'll need post marathon to rehydrate .... Donation by Liz Bryant 29/01/10  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and very best wishes to you Laura. Donation by Jayne Ingles 29/01/10  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Laura x Donation by Charlie Dear 23/01/10  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Remembering Jonny, this and every Christmas xx Donation by Julie Bottomley 24/12/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Remembering Jonny on his birthday x xx Donation by Barb,Paul & Sam 13/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Remembering a special man on his birthday xx Donation by Julie 13/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

long time coming sorry dude Donation by Elliot 14/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done Simon! Donation by Neil Honeywell 16/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck for tomorrow Simon, lots of love Barb x x Donation by Barb 14/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done to you all, keep up the good work. Donation by Tina Beckett 11/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck,!xx Donation by Selina Ball 05/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
Donate now
 
* Total raised online: £8,859.03
  Offline donations: £4,203.11
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,957.58

* Charities pay a small fee for our service.
Find out how much it is and what we do for it.