The campaign set up by Stephen Sutton, the inspirational teenager whose battle with cancer earned him fans across the globe, has tipped £4 million as hundreds collect to bear in mind him.
As a two day vigil starts in memory of the 19-year-outdated who preferred to measure life not by days but “in terms of making a difference”, his campaign to raise cash for other teenage cancer sufferers reached 401 per cent of his target.
His first target was £100,000 but he improved this to £1 million soon after donations soared and his appeal attracted the attention of celebrities. He reached his £1 million target soon after posting a ‘final thumbs up’ selfie when his condition worsened and he went into hospital shortly just before his death on May 14.
The teenager documented his battle with cancer on his Facebook web page, Stephen’s Story.
Much more than £25,000 was donated overnight on Wednesday to reach £4 million by Thursday afternoon for Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT). Donations are nonetheless continuing and far more than 172,000 have so far pledged cash to his campaign, which will pay out for more nurses and beds for other teens with cancer.
Evie wrote on his Justgiving web page : “Very touched by your journey, your perspective, your positivity, humour and your big great heart. Massive thumbs up for you.”
Toddlr also posted: “Inspirational younger guy whose legacy will live on through TCT.”
When Gift Assist is extra to the donations, the campaign has raised a lot more than £4.five million for the charity.
Stephen Sutton campaign raises far more than £4m
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