Inspirational

[Sir David Gray]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-27193815

There are no words to accurately describe how truly inspiring this young guy is.

His outlook on life and his belief in humanity, despite his own prognosis being so dire, is absolutely incredible.

I first heard about him last week when he was looking to get to £1 million and was "only" about half way there. Fast forward seven days and he's now helped to raise more than £3 million for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

I've read a lot about him since then in terms of what he's been up to over the past couple of years since his cancer was first diagnosed and he then realised it was terminal. I don't mind admitting that I was very close to tears. Not because I was sad (although it undoubtedly is extremely sad) but because I just found his whole story so uplifting and it was so amazing to see someone so young facing such a serious illness with such bravery and character.

I'm not normally someone who is affected by stories like this but I read about him last week and I woke up the next day to get ready for my work (which I hate) and I honestly felt much more positive about things as I realised that absolutely nothing I was facing at work could possibly be anywhere near as bad as the things he's been putting up with over the past few years, and yet he's still managed to put a smile on his face and enjoy the time he's got left.

He is a truly remarkable human being and I hope all the positivity over the last few days will help to prolong his stay with us, even for just a little bit longer, as the world could do with a few more Stephen Suttons.

:not worth

[Jonnyboy]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-27193815

There are no words to accurately describe how truly inspiring this young guy is.

His outlook on life and his belief in humanity, despite his own prognosis being so dire, is absolutely incredible.

I first heard about him last week when he was looking to get to £1 million and was "only" about half way there. Fast forward seven days and he's now helped to raise more than £3 million for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

I've read a lot about him since then in terms of what he's been up to over the past couple of years since his cancer was first diagnosed and he then realised it was terminal. I don't mind admitting that I was very close to tears. Not because I was sad (although it undoubtedly is extremely sad) but because I just found his whole story so uplifting and it was so amazing to see someone so young facing such a serious illness with such bravery and character.

I'm not normally someone who is affected by stories like this but I read about him last week and I woke up the next day to get ready for my work (which I hate) and I honestly felt much more positive about things as I realised that absolutely nothing I was facing at work could possibly be anywhere near as bad as the things he's been putting up with over the past few years, and yet he's still managed to put a smile on his face and enjoy the time he's got left.

He is a truly remarkable human being and I hope all the positivity over the last few days will help to prolong his stay with us, even for just a little bit longer, as the world could do with a few more Stephen Suttons.

:not worth

Indeed he is. Someone who deserves the utmost respect and admiration :agree:

[Sir David Gray]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-27254375

Apparently he's made such a recovery in recent days that he's now well enough to leave hospital.

Fantastic news.

[Pretty Boy]

Very sad news just breaking on the BBC that Stephen has died this morning.

[s.a.m]

Very sad indeed. I hope that his family are able to take some comfort, if not now then in the future, from his amazing positivity in the face of his prognosis, and from his magnificent fund-raising achievement.

[cabbageandribs1875]

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


what a brave young man he really was


RIP

[Sir David Gray]

Really sorry to hear this news. I heard yesterday that his condition had deteriorated and that he was back in hospital so it didn't look great.

He was such an inspirational young man who fought his illness with the sort of courage that would put many people to shame.

His fundraising efforts were simply astonishing and I'm sure this will help the Teenage Cancer Trust for many years to come.

RIP Stephen.

[Sylar]

As someone who lost a very close friend to cancer so young (she was 21), Stephen's story has touched me from the start.

His approach to his fate and determination to actively make a difference for the lives of others is nothing short of wonderful.

A very sad update that he has now died but his life and actions will affect the lives of many who didn't know him.

Whilst I can't quite get on the 'knighthood' bandwagon many are attempting to put into motion, I do hope his contributions are recognised by the 'good and great' of the country and that his story can really encourage more people to support the many great charities out there who aim to enhance the lives of terminally ill patients.

[Sir David Gray]

As someone who lost a very close friend to cancer so young (she was 21), Stephen's story has touched me from the start.

His approach to his fate and determination to actively make a difference for the lives of others is nothing short of wonderful.

A very sad update that he has now died but his life and actions will affect the lives of many who didn't know him.

Whilst I can't quite get on the 'knighthood' bandwagon many are attempting to put into motion, I do hope his contributions are recognised by the 'good and great' of the country and that his story can really encourage more people to support the many great charities out there who aim to enhance the lives of terminally ill patients.

:agree: I obviously didn't know him so I wouldn't like to comment too much but having heard so much about him over the last few weeks, he struck me as being the sort of person who would prefer that his outstanding efforts during his lifetime are recognised in a way that means thousands of youngsters across the country who have cancer are being given a better chance of survival than any posthumous award which may be bestowed upon him.

Not that he wouldn't deserve such an award. He's honestly one of the most incredible people I have ever come across.