Blanket of flowers for Stephen Sutton comes into bloom on Burntwood roundabout
A blanket of yellow flowers have added a splash of colour to a roundabout in memory of inspirational teenager Stephen Sutton.
The primula bulbs were planted last year and are now in full bloom on the Swan Island in Burntwood – just in time for the one year anniversary of Stephen's death.
The decision to create the colourful memorial was made by bosses at Lichfield District Council following Stephen's death on May 14 last year.
His mother Jane described the flowers as 'beautiful' after running past the roundabout during her training for the London Marathon and she stopped to be pictured right in the middle of the flowers.
Mrs Sutton will be taking on the 26-mile challenge on Sunday in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Her fundraising total is almost £10,000 – a target she set in memory of Stephen's original target for the charity.
Mrs Sutton said she has been 'overwhelmed' by people's generosity so far, as her training continues.
She said: "Hopefully I can continue Stephen's legacy." Mrs Sutton added: "I made a promise that I would run the London Marathon for him and in doing so would continue to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust." Stephen was just 19 when he lost his four year battle with bowel cancer in May last year. Before his death, the former Chase Terrace Technology College pupil created a 46 item bucket list and originally hoped to raise £10,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. His fundraising efforts went viral and celebrities, including comedian Jason Manford, helped him to raise more than £3 million. That figure rose to over £5 million.
To sponsor Mrs Sutton visit the fundraising website at www.virginmoneygiving.com/StephenSutton or Text STEPHEN to 70300 to donate £5.
