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What was Stephen Sutton's main goal before he died?
What was Stephen Sutton's main goal before he died?
Why did Stephen have to withdraw his application to study Medicine at Cambridge University?
Why did Stephen have to withdraw his application to study Medicine at Cambridge University?
What was Stephen's attitude towards his illness?
What was Stephen's attitude towards his illness?
What was included in Stephen's bucket list?
What was included in Stephen's bucket list?
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What did The Neon Brotherhood do in honor of Stephen?
What did The Neon Brotherhood do in honor of Stephen?
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How did Stephen inspire others to donate to the Teenage Cancer Trust?
How did Stephen inspire others to donate to the Teenage Cancer Trust?
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When did Stephen pass away?
When did Stephen pass away?
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Study Notes
- Stephen Sutton was a young man from England who raised £5 million for cancer research before he died at age 19.
- He was an active person with a love of sports and good grades in school.
- Stephen had to withdraw his application to study Medicine at Cambridge University due to his own medical condition.
- At age 16, he had the first symptoms of the illness, and at age 17, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
- Stephen created a bucket list of 46 things he wanted to do before he died, including raising £10,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
- He inspired thousands of people to donate money to the charity and received support from celebrities.
- Stephen never complained about his situation and stayed positive, even while suffering from his illness.
- He jumped out of aeroplanes and organized fundraising events to raise money for the charity.
- Stephen died on May 14, 2014, but his legacy to help young people with cancer has lived on.
- The Neon Brotherhood released a single inspired by his heroic life, which went to number two in the British top ten.
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How much do you know about Stephen Sutton's inspiring life and legacy? Test your knowledge with our quiz and learn more about the young man who raised millions for cancer research before his untimely death at age 19. From his bucket list to his fundraising efforts and celebrity support, discover the incredible story of Stephen Sutton and his impact on the fight against cancer. Keywords: Stephen Sutton, cancer research, bucket list, fundraising, legacy.