Stephen Sutton raised more than £3.2m for the Teenage Cancer Trust
A skydive organised in honour of cancer fundraiser Stephen Sutton has broken a Guinness World Record.
The Skydive for Stephen set a record for the most tandem parachute jumps within 24 hours at a single venue.
Stephen, from Burntwood, Staffordshire, died in May 2014 after raising more than £3.2m for the Teenage Cancer Trust in a campaign that drew donations from around the world.
His bucket list included skydiving and a world record entry.
'Inspired'
The attempt, which took place at Hibaldstow Airfield in Lincolnshire, saw 402 people complete 403 jumps, including Stephen's family and friends as well as people inspired by his campaign.
The event was supported by Stephen's family
The jump involved more than 400 people
The Teenage Cancer Trust organised the leap which required at least 287 people to complete a tandem 10,000ft (3,048m) jump in one day in order for the record to be broken.
The Teenage Cancer Trust said it had received confirmation that the attempt had broken the Guinness World Record, and it has been presented with a certificate.
In the aftermath of Stephen's death, donations totalled almost £5m.
Skydiving was one of the things Stephen wanted to do before he died
Shortly after Stephen found out his disease was incurable, he set up a bucket list of 46 things he wanted to achieve.
The list included skydiving - which he eventually did twice - and getting his name into the Guinness Book of World Records.
The trust said: "Before Stephen passed away, he had set his heart on breaking the Guinness World Records title for the most people tandem jumping at 10,000 feet in one day.
"Stephen tried to set up the attempt but unfortunately it could not go ahead before he passed away."
Stephen's mother Jane thanked everyone for taking part.
"We all did Stephen proud today by smashing the record and carrying on his fundraising legacy.
"Thank you to everyone who took part, it's been such an amazing day."
- Published16 September 2014
