Stephen Sutton died on 14 Might soon after fighting a 3 12 months battle towards cancer. Photograph: Stephen Sutton/PA
The funeral of 19-12 months-outdated cancer fundraiser Stephen Sutton will take spot next week following a vigil in his memory at Lichfield cathedral, his household have announced.
In a statement released by the Diocese of Lichfield, Stephen’s mother, Jane Sutton, mentioned the vigil on Thursday 29 Might and Friday thirty Might would give effectively-wishers and neighborhood men and women a opportunity to pay out their ultimate respects.
Mr Sutton, from Burntwood, Staffordshire, died on 14 May possibly after fighting a three-12 months battle towards multiple tumours, while raising far more than £3m for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
The complete raised for the charity by the teenager’s JustGiving webpage has because risen to practically £4m.
In her statement, the “inspirational” fundraiser’s mom explained: “The enjoy and assistance people are showing for Stephen is a wonderful comfort at this really hard time.
“We know that 1000′s of men and women have been inspired by Stephen’s story.
“We want to give all of his pals and supporters, and specifically regional men and women who supported him from the commence, the chance to come and say goodbye.
“We will also be holding a public event to celebrate Stephen’s life later in the year which we hope lots of folks will be ready to come along to.
“People have currently been exceptionally generous, but if anyone would like to make a donation to Teenage Cancer Trust, they can do so on Stephen’s JustGiving page.”
For the duration of the vigil, Mr Sutton’s entire body will lie in a place of honour inside the cathedral.
The cathedral will be open for people to shell out their respects from 7pm until midnight on Thursday 29 May possibly and from 7am until finally 3pm on Friday thirty May.
Mr Sutton’s body will then be taken right to a personal funeral getting held elsewhere for family and shut close friends.
The Extremely Reverend Adrian Dorber, dean of Lichfield, explained: “Stephen’s vigil will allow a time period for people to come in and pay their respects.
“There will be music and reflection, a possibility to light a candle and create in the book of condolence.”
Public given likelihood to send off cancer fundraiser Stephen Sutton
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