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| Stephen Sutton: How a teenager touched our hearts – and raised over £3m for charity | |
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| The mother of a teenager who raised more than £3m for a cancer charity after being diagnosed with the disease, has paid tribute to a “courageous, selfless, inspirational son”. | The mother of a teenager who raised more than £3m for a cancer charity after being diagnosed with the disease, has paid tribute to a “courageous, selfless, inspirational son”. |
| Stephen Sutton died four years after he was first diagnosed with bowel cancer. Tributes honouring the 19-year-old have been led by the Prime Minister David Cameron and continue to flood social media today. | Stephen Sutton died four years after he was first diagnosed with bowel cancer. Tributes honouring the 19-year-old have been led by the Prime Minister David Cameron and continue to flood social media today. |
| His mother, Jane Sutton, released a statement on the Stephen's Story Facebook page confirming his death. | His mother, Jane Sutton, released a statement on the Stephen's Story Facebook page confirming his death. |
| “My heart is bursting with pride but breaking with pain for my courageous, selfless, inspirational son who passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of this morning," she wrote. | “My heart is bursting with pride but breaking with pain for my courageous, selfless, inspirational son who passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of this morning," she wrote. |
| “The ongoing support and outpouring of love for Stephen will help greatly at this difficult time, in the same way as it helped Stephen throughout his journey. We all know he will never be forgotten, his spirit will live on, in all that he achieved and shared with so many.” | “The ongoing support and outpouring of love for Stephen will help greatly at this difficult time, in the same way as it helped Stephen throughout his journey. We all know he will never be forgotten, his spirit will live on, in all that he achieved and shared with so many.” |
| In the hours following the announcement, donations for The Teenage Cancer Trust on Stephen's Just Giving page surged by more than £100,000. | In the hours following the announcement, donations for The Teenage Cancer Trust on Stephen's Just Giving page surged by more than £100,000. |
| Stephen made headlines for raising over £3million for charity after he posted an emotional farewell message to the followers of his Stephen’s Story Facebook page. He had initially set out to raise just £10,000. | Stephen made headlines for raising over £3million for charity after he posted an emotional farewell message to the followers of his Stephen’s Story Facebook page. He had initially set out to raise just £10,000. |
| Soon, celebrities including Benedict Cumberbatch, Jason Manford, Simon Pegg and Russell Brand took to social media and encouraged others to give money to the cause. | Soon, celebrities including Benedict Cumberbatch, Jason Manford, Simon Pegg and Russell Brand took to social media and encouraged others to give money to the cause. |
| In an interview with The Sun when he was well enough, the teenager said: "You only get one shot at life. I need to make every second count." | In an interview with The Sun when he was well enough, the teenager said: "You only get one shot at life. I need to make every second count." |
| He added: "I'd much rather measure how long I've got left in terms of achievements, rather than time. How quickly the clock ticks is unimportant to me. | He added: "I'd much rather measure how long I've got left in terms of achievements, rather than time. How quickly the clock ticks is unimportant to me. |
| "What matters is raising awareness and raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust." | "What matters is raising awareness and raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust." |
| Since then, more than 135,000 people from around the world have donated to his Just Giving page, with donations continuing to pour in after his death was announced. | Since then, more than 135,000 people from around the world have donated to his Just Giving page, with donations continuing to pour in after his death was announced. |
| Tributes for the teenager have been flooding in on Twitter, with many paying homage to his “spirit” and “bravery”. | Tributes for the teenager have been flooding in on Twitter, with many paying homage to his “spirit” and “bravery”. |
| Offering his deepest sympathies to Stephen's family and those who knew him, Mr Cameron said: "I can hardly think of anyone I've met with such a zest for life, and such a belief that you can get things done, and who wanted to live every minute. | Offering his deepest sympathies to Stephen's family and those who knew him, Mr Cameron said: "I can hardly think of anyone I've met with such a zest for life, and such a belief that you can get things done, and who wanted to live every minute. |
| RIP Stephen Sutton. A true hero & inspiration to us all. #stephensstory | RIP Stephen Sutton. A true hero & inspiration to us all. #stephensstory |
| Sadly Stephen Sutton passed away this morning.Stephen's mum "My heart is bursting with pride but breaking with pain" https://t.co/SOhhNcnywl | Sadly Stephen Sutton passed away this morning.Stephen's mum "My heart is bursting with pride but breaking with pain" https://t.co/SOhhNcnywl |
| We’re deeply saddened to hear that Stephen Sutton has passed away. He was a true inspiration to so many. | We’re deeply saddened to hear that Stephen Sutton has passed away. He was a true inspiration to so many. |
| I'm deeply saddened to hear that Stephen Sutton has died. His spirit, bravery and fundraising for cancer research were all an inspiration. | I'm deeply saddened to hear that Stephen Sutton has died. His spirit, bravery and fundraising for cancer research were all an inspiration. |
| Tragic news that Stephen Sutton has passed away. His bravery & determination to live life to the full was an inspiration to us all. | Tragic news that Stephen Sutton has passed away. His bravery & determination to live life to the full was an inspiration to us all. |
| Stephen was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 15. In 2012 he was told his condition was incurable and in April this year he filmed a moving final farewell, believing he was about to die. | Stephen was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 15. In 2012 he was told his condition was incurable and in April this year he filmed a moving final farewell, believing he was about to die. |
| A month later, Sutton experienced what he described 'a miraculous recovery' after coughing up a tumour. Following successful surgery, he was well enough to be discharged from Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital on 2 May. | A month later, Sutton experienced what he described 'a miraculous recovery' after coughing up a tumour. Following successful surgery, he was well enough to be discharged from Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital on 2 May. |
| But he was readmitted on Sunday, with his family confirming that his condition had deteriorated "due to a re-growth of tumours". | But he was readmitted on Sunday, with his family confirming that his condition had deteriorated "due to a re-growth of tumours". |
| Stephen with actor Russell Brand In a lengthy post on his Facebook page Stephen’s Story, on 8 May, Sutton said: “I was first diagnosed with bowel cancer in September 2010. I then have had periods of remission and relapse, before doctors eventually described my disease as incurable in November 2012. Throughout this time I have underwent all manner of treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc) that have helped treat and prolong my life. | Stephen with actor Russell Brand In a lengthy post on his Facebook page Stephen’s Story, on 8 May, Sutton said: “I was first diagnosed with bowel cancer in September 2010. I then have had periods of remission and relapse, before doctors eventually described my disease as incurable in November 2012. Throughout this time I have underwent all manner of treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc) that have helped treat and prolong my life. |
| “I actually I see myself as very fortunate- despite being incurable for a while I have had a sustained period of very good health where I was able to go out and enjoy things thoroughly… | “I actually I see myself as very fortunate- despite being incurable for a while I have had a sustained period of very good health where I was able to go out and enjoy things thoroughly… |
| “Ultimately, there is no miracle cure for me. I am potentially the most positive and optimistic person in the world, but we have to be realistic with what we are up against. My disease is very advanced and will get me eventually, but I will try my damn hardest to be here as long as possible.” | “Ultimately, there is no miracle cure for me. I am potentially the most positive and optimistic person in the world, but we have to be realistic with what we are up against. My disease is very advanced and will get me eventually, but I will try my damn hardest to be here as long as possible.” |
| Stephen pictured with his mother, Jane, who left a moving tribute to her son on the Stephen's Story Facebook page In a statement after news of Stephen's death was announced, the Teenage Cancer Trust said: "We are humbled and hugely grateful for what Stephen achieved and continues to achieve for us. | Stephen pictured with his mother, Jane, who left a moving tribute to her son on the Stephen's Story Facebook page In a statement after news of Stephen's death was announced, the Teenage Cancer Trust said: "We are humbled and hugely grateful for what Stephen achieved and continues to achieve for us. |
| "The thoughts of everyone here at Teenage Cancer Trust are with Stephen's family and friends." | "The thoughts of everyone here at Teenage Cancer Trust are with Stephen's family and friends." |
| The Teenage Cancer Trust will share details of a legacy plan for Stephen Sutton in the coming weeks. | The Teenage Cancer Trust will share details of a legacy plan for Stephen Sutton in the coming weeks. |
| If you want to donate to Stephen's Story, go to his Just Giving page. | If you want to donate to Stephen's Story, go to his Just Giving page. |