The image of him lying in his bed with his thumbs up went viral and the teenager managed to raise more than £5m for the trust.
Unfortunately, along with raising much-need funds for the UK charity, Stephen also wanted to run a marathon but due to his illness he was unable to - he sadly passed away last May after a four year battle. However, his mum, Jane Sutton, has stepped up to the plate and is honouring a promise she made to her son – to run the London marathon.
Talking to the BBC about the event taking place on Sunday, 26th April, Jane said: "Stephen was a keen runner. He wanted to run the marathon so I am keeping my promise to Stephen. I am hoping to raise as much money as I can for the Teenage Cancer Trust which was the charity Stephen chose.”
Hoping to raise £10,000, Jane admits that she has been "completely overwhelmed by the support" she has received since she started. "The support of everybody has been absolutely incredible. When I have been going out on my training runs, it's been lovely seeing people."
Best of luck, Jane!
