The mother of Stephen Sutton, the young cancer sufferer who raised millions of pounds for charity, is to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to continue her son's fundraising legacy.
Jane Sutton will attempt Africa's highest mountain to raise money for the charity Teenage Cancer Trust, which helped Stephen through his illness.
Stephen was 15 when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2010. He died four years later in May 2014, after his "bucket list" campaign went viral, and overwhelming public support raised millions of pounds for the charity.
Stephen's campaign has continued to generate donations, which now stand at over £5.5m. He was posthumously recognised for his activism with awards including an MBE and an honorary doctorate from Coventry University.
Speaking on Mother's Day, Mrs Sutton said that Stephen's enthusiasm for life had influenced her decision to commit to the trek.
"I followed Stephen's advice to seize every opportunity and take on the challenge," she said. "I find it amazing the knock-on effect of taking part in one activity and how that opens the door to another opportunity."
Those wishing to donate can visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/climbkilimanjaro or text STEPHEN to 70500 to give £5 towards the challenge.
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