Charity jog to raise funds in memory of Northampton shooting victim

A charity run in memory of a Northampton man and is his friend who were shot dead in a 2014 Florida gun attack is set to be held this month.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Jul 2016, 06:30 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 18:37 BST
James Kouzaris and James Cooper, who were murdered while on holiday in Florida in 2011 ENGEMN00120141002110701James Kouzaris and James Cooper, who were murdered while on holiday in Florida in 2011 ENGEMN00120141002110701
James Kouzaris and James Cooper, who were murdered while on holiday in Florida in 2011 ENGEMN00120141002110701

James Kouzaris and friend James Cooper, aged 25, were murdered by 16-year-old Shawn Tyson in Sarasota, USA, in the early hours of April 16, 2011.

Following the deaths of the two popular young men, friends and family set up a charity called Always A Chance, which aims to provide funding for projects that encourage young people who are outside full-time education and employment to re-engage with the education system or find employment.

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On Saturday, July 16, the charity is inviting people to take part in the annual Jog for James event at Brixworth Country Park.

James Kouzaris and Liz Clare ENGEMN00120141002110645James Kouzaris and Liz Clare ENGEMN00120141002110645
James Kouzaris and Liz Clare ENGEMN00120141002110645

On the day participants will be able to take part in three distances: a 10k walk, a 10k run, and 3k walk or run.

Entry Fee for adults is £15, £5 for students and free for under 12’s

All finsihers will receive a medal and light refreshments will be available afterwards

All proceeds will go to the Always A Chance.

For more information visit http://www.alwaysachance.org.uk/

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