Stephen Sutton
Stephen Sutton (16 December 1994 – 14 May 2014) was a British blogger and charity activist. He is known for his blog Stephen's Story and his fundraising efforts for the Teenage Cancer Trust charity for the aid of teenagers with cancer. As of 14 May 2014, Sutton had raised £3,439,865.12,[2] more than 300 times the original goal.
Stephen Sutton MBE, Hon DSc | |
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| Born | Stephen Robert Sutton 16 December 1994 Burntwood, Staffordshire, England, UK |
| Died | 14 May 2014 (aged 19) Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, England, UK[1] |
| Cause of death | Colorectal cancer |
| Resting place | Lichfield Cathedral |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Blogger and charity fundraiser |
| Website | Sutton's JustGiving page Stephen's Story |
He diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 15. He died four years later from the disease, at the age of 19 .
Stephen Sutton Media
Comedian Jason Manford is an active supporter of Sutton's campaign
A public vigil for Sutton was held at Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire
Sutton's mother Jane (second from right) and members of his family after receiving his MBE in November 2014 at Buckingham Palace
References
- ↑ Philby, Charlotte (14 May 2014). "Stephen Sutton: Fund-raising teenager dies after making over £3 million for charity". The Independent. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ↑ Teenage Cancer Trust. "Stephen Sutton is fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust". Justgiving.com. Retrieved 4 May 2014.