Laura Bottomley is fundraising for British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (Blesma)

'joggingforjonny' fundraising page

In memory of:
2LT Jonathan Carlos Bracho-Cooke

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Raising money for

British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (Blesma)

Charity Registration No. 1084189

BLESMA is the Charity that directly supports all our service men and women who lose limbs, the use of limbs or eyes or the sight of an eye in the service of our country and we are with them all whenever we are needed for the rest of their lives. Our work starts with rehabilitation – proving that there is life after amputation. Our work is about amputee helping amputee – the fellowship of shared experience. Our work is about life long welfare support, about campaigning for what they deserve and about being there when old injuries come back to haunt. Our youngest Member is 19 and our oldest is 99 – truly we are BLESMA for life.

Page owner

Laura Bottomley

Page closes

05/02/2011

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Raised: 79%

Target: £15,000.00
Raised so far: £11,870.00

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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...!

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. By running these races, I hope to use Jonny's memory to help his fellow heroes.

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.

Donating 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.

	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
	good luck laura! x Donation by Nikhil Nanavati 05/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck!! Hope you reach your target :) x Donation by Jenny Wallace 05/02/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Thinking of you both. xx Donation by THE little PICTURE HOUSE 04/02/09	£10.00
	Christmas thoughts of Jonny, gone but never forgotten xx Donation by Julie 24/12/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Laura-thinking of Jonny at Christmastime x x x Donation by Mum 23/12/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Hi Laura, My friend headed out to Iraq this week. Seeing as we can't go out for a xmas drink we agreed this was the best place for the money to go! xx Donation by Toni Masters 12/12/08	£10.00
	Well done to everyone!!! Donation by Lucy 17/11/08	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	Well done Laz - cinnamon buns next meeting - hint hint! Donation by Rose Harrison 22/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	congratulations James Pennick, you are amazing. Watford are the best team in the world. Donation by Jane Wroe 20/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done James from the Sheep Shaggers Seagulls and the Tractor Boys! Donation by the Postroom CSMA 16/10/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well Done Andrew! Donation by O'Shae 14/10/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done Laz on completing your Marathon. Donation by Shaun Duggan 09/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations I'll join you on the next run!!!! ; ) Donation by James Mensah 08/10/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good aim Donation by Gergely Somogyi 07/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A fine cause. I'm sure you could raise more by shaving your hair off!? Donation by Craig Watters 03/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	If the government wont support them, at least the people can Donation by Michael & Candy 03/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congrats Gem and James... awesome effort. x Donation by Steph Jenkins 02/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good work! Donation by Wang Yanqiu 02/10/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You are a well-meaning nutter. Donation by Stenty 02/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Paul OHalloran 02/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Mini Laz Donation by Dhiresh 02/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good work!! Donation by Jaime Philcox 02/10/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£8,466.89
Offline donations:	£3,403.11
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,855.72

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