Back on the 18th December 2007, I wrote about an Explorer Scout who had just spent a year living in a tent to raise money for a children’s hospice.
Unhappily, it appears this young man passed away a couple of days ago whilst walking in the hills in Scotland.
From the Scout Association –
Scouting saddened by death of hill walker
15/02/2010
The Scout Association is deeply saddened to confirm the death of Stephen Young, a trustee of Kent Scout County. Stephen’s death occurred on 15 February following an avalanche in the Cairngorm region of Scotland.
Stephen was part of an experienced, all adult group who were in Cairngorms as part of their annual trip to the region to expand their winter hill walking skills.
In 2007 Stephen raised £2,500 for a local hospice by sleeping in a tent for the whole of Scouting’s centenary year. His challenge had only been due to last 100 nights, but he decided to spend 365 under canvas to raise as much money as possible for the Demelza House Children’s Hospice.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen’s mother, Judy, and his family and friends at this very difficult time.
A very sad loss and my thoughts and condolences are with his family.
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