It was a delight this morning to be joined by a charity fundraiser who’s already raised over £116,000 for Cancer Research UK, received a standing ovation from a packed Premier League stadium and earned the Spirit of London Award for National Fundraiser of the Year! Jonjo Heuerman is still just 11 years old, but he works tirelessly to raise money for the Bobby Moore Fund to support research into bowel cancer and raise awareness of the disease which took not only his West Ham and England hero but also his Nanny, Lyn.
Jonjo’s amazing story started when he was inspired to do something to remember his Nan by his sister Megan’s own fundraising efforts, and he explained how he decided to walk the 23 mile route between the two stadiums Bobby Moore is best remembered for playing at, Wembley and Jonjo’s beloved West Ham. Next weekend Jonjo’s organising a fun day at the Brentwood Centre – with a celebrity match between Once Upon a Smile FC and Jonjo’s XI, as well as a kids’ match re-enacting England v Germany – full details are on his website.
To listen again to Jonjo’s inspiring story – including why he received a letter from the Queen and how he came to have lunch with the Prime Minister – click here:Feelgood Saturday 27 07 13 Jonjo Heuerman
To find out more, including how you can support Jonjo in the fight against bowel cancer, visit his website, and follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
I wonder who’ll be celebrating next Saturday – England or Germany…?