How good can come from sad

Trubrit
Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1

I followed Stephen Sutton's short life, impressed and motivated by his determination to do good with the hand he was delt at such a young age. 

Diagnosed with CRC at 15, dead at 19; but wow, what a legacy he left behind. 

Of course, we are all not able to make such a huge, newsworthy impact, but we are still able to make an difference, somehow, even if its in our own small community. 

Just thought I would share, because his life and legacy is so very amazing. 

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-36185044

SUE

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  • lizard44
    lizard44 Member Posts: 409 Member
    #2
    Thanks for sharing that article, Sue

    I just read  some more articles about Stephen. He was  wise beyond his years  and his legacy will  help so many. What an extraordinary young man he was!

     

  • Noon32316
    Noon32316 Member Posts: 8
    #3
    Thanks for sharing. I hadn't

    Thanks for sharing. I hadn't come across his story until your post. Very inspirational and a great reminder to not let illness stand in the way of living life purposefully. What a remarkable young man! And you're right Sue - we all make a difference in our own little ways.

  • beaumontdave
    beaumontdave Member Posts: 1,289 Member
    #4
    Great story, and an amazingly

    Great story, and an amazingly unselfish young man. It's strange how one one level I find inspiration from those who live so fearlessly and create meaning for their live's and those around them. But then I go to the Sequoia Forest and walk among those gigantic, ancient living things, and I find peace knowing that I'm this tiny, temporary creature, whose worries and **** don't really amount to anything. It seems a strange dichotomy, but I guess it"s mine to ponder..................................Dave

  • JanJan63
    JanJan63 Member Posts: 2,478 Member
    #5
    Thank you for sharing that.

    Thank you for sharing that. What a sad shame.

    Jan

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