I have been following Stephen's updates for around the past three months, donating as and when I could, and there was not a more inspirational and astonishingly selfless person I have ever had the joy of reading about. Normally, these sorts of media-storm stories have me ambivalent at best, let alone sum up any sense of emotion, but yet, when I saw his viral 'last thumbs up' picture, my respect for him soared above and beyond. I can never say I have or likely will meet someone who had the absolute courage to say goodbye in such a brave, brave manner.
I figured that it was appropriate to pay my respects to him, as a person, as a charity king, and most of all, an absolute credit to society. I would like to think that had I been in the same position I would happily have taken on the same role as Stephen, but I know that I wouldn't have held a candle to his bravery.
My sincere condolences go out to Stephen's family, friends and supporters. His story will likely never be forgotten and I pray that it doesn't, nothing short of a legend.
Rest in Peace, Stephen Sutton.
"It's a final thumbs up from me! I've done well to blag things as well as I have up till now, but unfortunately I think this is just one hurdle too far.
It's a shame the end has come so suddenly- there's so many people I haven't got round to properly thank or say goodbye too. Apologies for that.
There was also so many exciting projects and things I didn't get to see out. Hopefully some will continue and if you want to carry on the fundraising please do (justgiving.com/stephen-sutton-TCT
is the link to donate to).
All future updates on this page will probably be from a family member. I hopefully may have the energy to write a few tweets (@_StephensStory). I will continue fighting for as long as I can, and whatever happens next I want you all to know I am currently in a good place mentally and at ease with the situation.
That's it from me. But life has been good. Very good.
Thank you to my mum and the rest of my family for everything. Thank you to my friends for being amazing. Thank you to my medical team for the hard work and effort they've continually they've put towards me. And thank you everyone else for sharing this wonderful journey with me.
I love you all x"
I figured that it was appropriate to pay my respects to him, as a person, as a charity king, and most of all, an absolute credit to society. I would like to think that had I been in the same position I would happily have taken on the same role as Stephen, but I know that I wouldn't have held a candle to his bravery.
My sincere condolences go out to Stephen's family, friends and supporters. His story will likely never be forgotten and I pray that it doesn't, nothing short of a legend.
Rest in Peace, Stephen Sutton.
"It's a final thumbs up from me! I've done well to blag things as well as I have up till now, but unfortunately I think this is just one hurdle too far.
It's a shame the end has come so suddenly- there's so many people I haven't got round to properly thank or say goodbye too. Apologies for that.
There was also so many exciting projects and things I didn't get to see out. Hopefully some will continue and if you want to carry on the fundraising please do (justgiving.com/stephen-sutton-TCT
is the link to donate to).
All future updates on this page will probably be from a family member. I hopefully may have the energy to write a few tweets (@_StephensStory). I will continue fighting for as long as I can, and whatever happens next I want you all to know I am currently in a good place mentally and at ease with the situation.
That's it from me. But life has been good. Very good.
Thank you to my mum and the rest of my family for everything. Thank you to my friends for being amazing. Thank you to my medical team for the hard work and effort they've continually they've put towards me. And thank you everyone else for sharing this wonderful journey with me.
I love you all x"
