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Stephen Sutton, Cancer.

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Saw this article this morning about a young man, Stephen Sutton, who has terminal cancer and has raised over £1m for a cancer charity. What an inspirational young man.

I don't suppose there is much to discuss I just wanted to put it on here.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-27122556

https://www.facebook.com/StephensStory

https://www.justgiving.com/Stephen-Sutton-TCT
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    O-JO-J Posts: 18,850
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    Good on him,
    I want to donate, I'm on my phone, links won't work, is the money going to cancer research? and how will it help people?
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    Leicester_HunkLeicester_Hunk Posts: 18,316
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    benbenalen wrote: »
    Good on him,
    I want to donate, I'm on my phone, links won't work, is the money going to cancer research? and how will it help people?

    I've donated, it goes to Teenage Cancer Trust.

    Brilliant bloke isn't he - makes a change to read about this instead of all the Kardashian, Kym Marsh, Imogen sodding Thomas tommyrot.

    Such a shame but such an inspiration as well.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    The fundraising is now £1.45m.

    It's sad this young man has so little time left.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    benbenalen wrote: »
    Good on him,
    I want to donate, I'm on my phone, links won't work, is the money going to cancer research? and how will it help people?

    You can text STEPHEN to 70500 to donate £5
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    ArmiArmi Posts: 3,317
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    Very sad.
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    Mrs TeapotMrs Teapot Posts: 124,896
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    woodbush wrote: »
    You can text STEPHEN to 70500 to donate £5

    Cheers Woodbush, I was going to post that but you have.

    A brave lad :)
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    skp20040skp20040 Posts: 66,874
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    What an inspiration he is, makes you realise how small some of your troubles are when you see things like this and how some people should take example from someone like him.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    skp20040 wrote: »
    What an inspiration he is, makes you realise how small some of your troubles are when you see things like this and how some people should take example from someone like him.

    Reading his Facebook page is sad.
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    skp20040skp20040 Posts: 66,874
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    woodbush wrote: »
    Reading his Facebook page is sad.

    You certainly cannot read it and end up with dry eyes, as I said an inspiration .
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    christina83christina83 Posts: 11,115
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    Wow, inspirational. So sad reading his facebook, but in awe too at his courage.
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    flower 2flower 2 Posts: 13,585
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    'Did he do it! on purpose ?'
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    BunionsBunions Posts: 15,020
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    flower 2 wrote: »
    'Did he do it! on purpose ?'
    Eh?

    I really hope I've completely misunderstood your post.
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    stargazer61stargazer61 Posts: 70,937
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    flower 2 wrote: »
    'Did he do it! on purpose ?'

    Do what on purpose?

    I hope you mean set out to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust - which he did!

    If not......................................
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    Bulletguy1Bulletguy1 Posts: 18,429
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    Saw it on last night Ch4 News.

    Amazing young lad. Read his Facebook page and posted a message to him. It's not easy reading what he writes on there.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    flower 2 wrote: »
    'Did he do it! on purpose ?'

    Do what on purpose:confused:
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    Bulletguy1 wrote: »
    Saw it on last night Ch4 News.

    Amazing young lad. Read his Facebook page and posted a message to him. It's not easy reading what he writes on there.

    His final post, it's hard to read without shedding a tear.
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    stargazer61stargazer61 Posts: 70,937
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    woodbush wrote: »
    His final post, it's hard to read without shedding a tear.

    He has now raised over one and a half million pounds - an incredible amount which will be a massive amount to this small charity and will help hundreds of other young people with cancer. His life may be short but the legacy he will leave will be immense.
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    Bulletguy1Bulletguy1 Posts: 18,429
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    woodbush wrote: »
    His final post, it's hard to read without shedding a tear.
    Yes it is. Lives just 30 miles from me.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    Bulletguy1 wrote: »
    Yes it is. Lives just 30 miles from me.

    Do you know him?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    stargazer61 wrote: »
    He has now raised over one and a half million pounds - an incredible amount which will be a massive amount to this small charity and will help hundreds of other young people with cancer. His life may be short but the legacy he will leave will be immense.

    How true. He is inspirational. I don't know him but feel quite sad.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    Bulletguy1 wrote: »
    Saw it on last night Ch4 News.

    Amazing young lad. Read his Facebook page and posted a message to him. It's not easy reading what he writes on there.

    His story was on Sky news tonight.
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    BunionsBunions Posts: 15,020
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    woodbush wrote: »
    His story was on Sky news tonight.
    I heard Jason Mansford talking about the fundraising on the radio earlier.

    What an amazing young guy.....it really doesn't get much more altruistic than that.
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    Bulletguy1Bulletguy1 Posts: 18,429
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    woodbush wrote: »
    Do you know him?
    No.....just know the town pretty well. It's near Lichfield.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    Bulletguy1 wrote: »
    No.....just know the town pretty well. It's near Lichfield.

    Thanks:)
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    gregrichardsgregrichards Posts: 4,913
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    It's very sad indeed and it is wonderful he has achieved the main goal of his bucket list. I'm feeling sorry for myself because I have further medical problems and am in agony. I need surgery on my leg now due to my car accident. Stephen's story is a reminder that although things are bad for me they could be so much worse. I intend to make the most of my life despite my problems because of people like Stephen who desperately want to live but don't get the chance.
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