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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, 1 half-marathon and 1 triathlon. This year, I am stepping it up a gear and am running the Stockholm marathon in May. I also hope to complete the Ironman 70.3 in 2010.  If anyone cares to join me in any of these races (or any training events), or wants to take part in another event for joggingforjonny, please feel free to email me at lalabotty@hotmail.com.

Events for the future include the joggingforjonny 10k in Brighton, February 2010. Details of how to apply for a place to follow. 

Many thanks to all previous runners... *Lucy Cooke *Simon Hinks *Adrian Wellock *Katie Cooke *Ben Cooke *Charlie Blair *Katie (Charlie's girlfriend) *Samantha Dodd *Tom Bran *Patricia Morris *Kelly Morris *Rich Roberts *Nathan Coe *Steve Hobson *Nick Breeze *Asa Holliday *Helen Ellicott *Michael Henry. 

We run in memory of a great friend and true soldier who stopped at nothing to help others. The pain of our loss is immense and unrelenting. By running these races, we hope to use Jonny's memory to help his fellow heroes.

Please feel free to track our progress at:

www.joggingforjonny.co.uk

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.

Good on you Ben and Katie. xx Donation by Nicola Payne 28/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Laura! see you at bluewater. I will be the banner waver...kaytes too short! Donation by stu 24/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Katie, hope you dont get to sore!! Donation by Amanda Howell 24/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Such a pleasure to meet you, Laura. Good luck for the future. Donation by David C 24/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Kindly donated in exchange for cake! Donation by Randomised Control Trial SSC cake eaters 23/04/08  

£20.00

My uncle is in the forces and I can only imagine the pain you have gone through with your terrible loss. This is a wonderful cause, I wish you luck. x Donation by darklyangelic 23/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by STEP Worldwide 22/04/08  

£50.00

Katie good luck with what is such a worthwhile cause. Donation by Roger Birtles 22/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go big Bruv & Unckie Si!! Donation by Ronni, Marcel & Emma 21/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by luisa 21/04/08  

£5.00

Good luck and raise lots for a good cause Donation by David Harvey 21/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Katie and everyone else who is running x Donation by Sarah A 21/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done for your first run! :) Donation by Kayte 21/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done all of you-especially sam, u look in agony xx Donation by Rach 21/04/08  

£5.00

God bless. Donation by Paul Cooper 19/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck to all who are running x x Donation by Emma Massey 19/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Run Laura! Run! Donation by Paul Westwood 18/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Miss Dodd, I'm sure your legs will carry you all the way! Donation by damwilkinson 18/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

John was a true great! Great idea what you guys are doing! Donation by Pete McGowan 18/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

The very best of luck!!! Donation by Mike Mullens 18/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

be careful laura b, i rushed to the loo earlier and i'm still spinning. Donation by gary savage 17/04/08  

£10.00

Not long until the first race!! Donation by Hannah Williams 15/04/08  

£10.00

Good luck! Donation by Becky Paterson 13/04/08  

£2.50

A truly worthy cause, I know Jonathan will be very proud of all your efforts !!!! Good luck on the day xxx. Donation by Roxy, Jason, Gabriel and Joshua 13/04/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Best wishes to you all, we hope the weather is kind to you. Donation by Lin & Steve 13/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck - The Rocky Theme Tune is a great motivator on my runs! Hopefully this handy tip will work for you! Donation by Paul Grundy 10/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I'm sure you'll all do Jonny proud. Donation by anonymous 10/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hi Laura! Jonny sounded like such a lovely guy and I'm sure you'll all do him proud. Much love and the very best of luck from me and my boys xxx Donation by Anna Stone 10/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Arielle Savona 10/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Much love to you all Donation by M & N Cuddeford 09/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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