BY JACK WELCH

Only a year ago now, the name of Stephen Sutton became a regular feature of all the good news stories that seem a rare occurrence these days.

It was even more special that it was a young person who was receiving this high praise.

His own tragic fate from incurable cancer and death at this time last year, were dwarfed by the incredible success of his fundraising record for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

With the current figure standing at £5 million, there are few people who could achieve such a sum in a lifetime.

His legacy, far from diminishing, has thrived all across the country.

Last week commemorated the anniversary of Stephen Sutton's death and I went to an event in Southampton, called Good Gestures Day, with charity Fixers to promote kindness and friendship among members of the public.

As part of Good Gestures Day hugs, handshakes and high-fives were shared across the UK to celebrate Stephen's live and to show that acts like this should happen every day, rather than simply a special event once a year.

However, it can often feel like that people need a reminder of how simple it can be to show kindness, even to those we may have never met before.

I was proud to be one of those volunteers in Southampton West Quay shopping centre and it was easy to notice the surprise on people’s faces that were offered a high-five, and not asked for any money or favours.

There is much to learn from Stephen and we can only hope the spirit of good gestures continues.