FUNDS raised by teenage cancer victim Stephen Sutton are to be spent on building new facilities at Scottish hospitals.
Mr Sutton, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer aged 15, raised almost £5m for charity after he documented a 'bucket list' of extraordinary things he went on to achieve in his life.
The 19-year-old, from Staffordshire, had originally set a goal of just £10,000, but easily surpassed that figure before he died in May.
The Teenage Cancer Trust has said that of the money Mr Sutton raised, £630,000 will be spent on its units north of the border. The charity plans to use £270,000 to develop a unit for 13 to 16-year-olds at Glasgow's Southern General Hospital. A further £360,000 will be invested in a new four-bed unit at Edinburgh's new Sick Kids Hospital, which is due to open in 2017.
The new facilities will offer bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, social areas including a TV and games area as well as chill-out zones. There will also be computers with access to wi-fi throughout, a drinks and dining area and a kitchen where young people and their families can prepare meals.
The cash is in addition to the £800,000 that the Teenage Cancer Trust spends on delivering its services in Scotland annually,
Stephen's mother, Jane Sutton said: "My son Stephen was courageous and inspirational. His selfless fundraising and positive attitude touched people across the world and the huge outpouring of love and support he received in return was humbling.
"This money will make a significant difference to other young people with cancer and that would have made Stephen very happy."
Teenage Cancer Trust chief executive Siobhan Dunn said: "Stephen trusted us to spend the money well and to 'keep doing what we do' and this is reflected in our plans. However, Stephen has also allowed us to be more ambitious.
"Stephen's story will help us reach some huge milestones for young people with cancer across the UK..."."
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