What an inspiration.
Diagnosed with terminal cancer he decided to do some fund raising before he died and raised over �3.2 million for cancer research. The biggest ever single donation.
Today he lost his battle and passed away aged just 19.
God must have been short of an Angel.

You can read more on here

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-27408818

(CNN) -- A teenager with cancer who touched the hearts of many
in the United Kingdom with his tireless fundraising efforts died
Wednesday at age 19, his mother said via Facebook.

It is news that will sadden many supporters won over by Stephen
Sutton's mix of determination, generosity and good humor in the
face of his terminal illness.

While he lost the battle to stay alive, he achieved a remarkable
feat: Having set himself the challenge of raising some $17,000
for a teenage cancer charity, he ultimately inspired over
$5.4 million in donations.

On his website, Stephen's Story, he tells how he was first
diagnosed with cancer in 2010, at age 15.

Dying teen's bucket list to raise money
"In a weird way, I see my first cancer diagnosis as a good thing.
It was a huge kick up the backside. It gave me a lot of motivation
for life."

He created a "bucket list" on Facebook of 46 things he wanted to
do before he ran out of time.

"Some things on my bucket list include sky diving. Crowd surfing
in a rubber dinghy. Playing drums in front of a huge crowd. I
ended up doing it live at Wembley. Hug an animal bigger than me."

But, he says, as he checked off each item, something else happened.
"Since starting the bucket list, I've had people come up to me and
offer to raise funds for me. To go on holiday or tick off a new item
on my bucket list. But I've actually refused. And decided to give the
money to charity instead."

That decision led to a stupendous fundraising effort that won him
the backing of celebrities and the general public, despite doctors
telling him in November 2012 that his illness was terminal.

On the Facebook page he set up to run that effort, Stephen's Story,
he describes himself as a "teenager with incurable cancer just
trying to enjoy life as much as possible, while raising funds for
charity to help others."

And when his condition took a turn for the worse this spring, the
news made national headlines.

After rallying briefly, he was readmitted to a hospital Sunday
with breathing difficulties.

With typical fortitude, the last post he wrote said, "Fingers
crossed the issue will be resolved and that I'll be out of hospital
soon, I'll keep you all updated with how I'm getting on."

On Tuesday, a message on his Facebook page from his family said
that his breathing trouble was caused by the regrowth of tumors
blocking his airways and that he was no longer able to communicate.

A day later, his mother posted: "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,
Wednesday 14th May.

"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 money Stephen raised went to the Teenage Cancer Trust, the
charity that helped him through each surgery and each round of
radiation and chemotherapy he underwent during nearly four years
battling the disease.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/14/world/europe/uk-teenage-cancer-fundraiser/


Hope you don't mind me adding this franky, I had never heard of him
so I googled it, what a wonderful, sad story.

I'm so happy it got at least one reply.
Yes what a story.
It's made me a little sad that it did only get one reply because you can bet on it that some of the people on here will one day get cancer themselves or will know someone who will.
The world is so confusing at times, we have the savages in Nigeria who kidnap children, but we have this young guy who did so much for others.
He must have been some guy to know in person.

Thank you for posting this Franky! I had never heard of him either until reading this sad but unselfish story of a young man filled with compassion and giving toward others at a time when he could have been totally self-pitying. The world could use more people like him who give us a glimpse of what it means to love our neighbor as ourselves and what it means to truly be an inspiration to others. May he rest in peace and may his unselfishness never be forgotten! Thanks for sharing this incredible story Franky!!

Respect! RIP little angel

What a beautiful soul~

So beautiful but so sad, r.i.p. Stephen

Rest in peace Stephen. i had never heard of him until now. simply shows that people's good work live long after them. This is such a selfless and touching story. There is too much religion in this world and so little love. This is what we should all live by irrespective or what or who we believe in or pray to.

Your last line was well spoken and so true.

A truly inspiring story of an incredible young man!
Stephen, you are an inspiration and a role model to all of us. RIP
Thank you so much for posting his amazing story!

I agree this could not have been said any better.God Bless this young man and everyone he touched.

A truly amazing young man.
Am humbled by his courage.
Rest easy Lad.

rest easy warrior

I had never heard of his story. So sad, yet so inspiring. Even after death his acts of courage and selflessness live on.

Sorry folks
This is just a thread bump.
I promise I will only bump it once more, it's just such a beautiful story I want people to see it.

:) Thanks Franky!

So admirable, his zest for life ;) It was good how he made the most of what could have been a bad thing. To me, THESE people are heroes. Not those fake celebs. They're always so upbeat, which makes it a whole lot easier. Currently having to see a family member struggle with her memory and speech. But she too, doesn't let it phase her. The medical staff keep telling her she's doing well. Sorry but Comic Relief isn't a patch on all of these other poorly peeps.

This young gentleman is being laid to rest tomorrow, Friday.
One of his last wishes was that no one wears black at his funeral, he wants it to be fun. His hometown people have been putting up yellow ribbons all over the Town
What a guy.
His fund has now reached 4 million GBP, around 6 Million USD.
read more on here
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-27617837

Heard one of my local radio stations talk about him earlier. It was one of those shows, where you're allowed to phone in, and give your opinion. There wasn't even one bad thing said about him. Not that I expected anything bad to be said. I mean that he seems the type of person who'd get on with all types of people. When they mentioned he had trouble breathing towards the end, I did kind of feel sorry for him, as that must have felt suffocating. But let's not dwell on that. There's a lot we could learn from the attitudes of ill people. Their humbleness stays with them. It doesn't take a great deal to make them smile. Well, that's a good way to live. They stick by their words ;) .

What an amazing young man...left this earth way too soon....


He did more in such a short time then most have ever done in a life time...