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Widow Turns Grief into Power for Cancer Charity
14 Jun
Summary
- Suzanne launched a fundraising movement called '90 Minutes for Cookie'.
- The movement has raised over £6,000 for Cancer Research UK.
- Cook coached young footballers after retiring as a player.
Suzanne, widow of former footballer Aaron 'Cookie' Cook, has channeled her grief into a significant fundraising effort following his passing from advanced oesophageal cancer on June 4, 2026. Aaron, who played semi-professionally for clubs like Salisbury City and Eastleigh, was a beloved coach for young footballers in his community. Suzanne organized a special event, '90 Minutes for Cookie', which successfully raised over £6,000 for Cancer Research UK and the Football Foundation.
The innovative '90 Minutes for Cookie' campaign encourages football teams to donate and nominate others, inspired by viral fundraising challenges. The event, launched in Bishops Waltham, saw matches involving the Bishops Waltham Dynamos FC, a club where Aaron had coached and his children play. Suzanne hopes this initiative will evolve into The Cookie Foundation, continuing to support cancer and football charities.
