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To all of Steve's friends

Steve was an amazing guy, always strong, always positive and with never a bad word to say about anyone. This may sound like our biased family opinion but from the many tributes that are pouring in we know that so many others also share our view. You have all expressed shock and sadness at his passing but also conveyed, with such warmth, the respect and love with which you regarded him as he was a best friend to many!

Steve was first diagnosed in June 2006, from that moment until his death in May 2010 he never once sought self-pity or special treatment, he used to say that "I'm only ill when I'm in the hospital, otherwise lets just enjoy ourselves and get on with life". Steve truly lived life to the full, putting so much energy and enthusiasm into everything that he did. Together with Liz they ensured that every moment was a moment to be treasured, whether that was on one of their many travels (14 different countries at the last count) or simply a night in watching DVDs and eating fish & chips.

Steve left a letter for his family and we'd like to share an excerpt with you as it not only illustrates his strength of character and positivity but also sets us a challenge:-

"You control how you react to different situations and I ask you to react positively to this one and every one that you face. Please pass on my future best wishes to those who I met and cared for, and those who cared for me. I thank them too for every little bit of my life that they contributed to"

We'd like to share with you Steve's challenge, to turn his experience into a positive (as he did), by asking you to donate in Steve's memory to the valuable work being done by Professor Dalgleish. While in hospital, Steve received the most amazing care from so many medical professionals (too many to mention - thank you all) but 'the Prof' was always there, always positive, always ready with an alternative treatment. His support gave Steve and his family great hope and enabled them to enjoy the last 4 years of Steve's life.

Professor Dalgleish and his team are working on various aspects of improving the survival rate of melanoma patients including; dendritic cell vaccines, many alternative treatments to boost the immune response to kill cancer cells, and the use of chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy. Your donations will allow Professor Dalgleish to continue with his invaluable work to save lives from this awful disease and give other families hope.

Steve's Family would like to say thank you for all the anonymous cash donations, received by the undertakers, in memory of Steve. These amounted to £467.00.

Steve's family have been supporting the Cancer Vaccine Institute through various fundraising initiatives and have so far raised over £24,321.60.

This page will be updated, at least weekly, so may not reflect all receipts/messages at any one time.

Messages from the donors

Roy Lightfoot
I was lucky to have lovely grandchildren. Steve was the one I saw most and I treasure so many happy memories. Thank you from grandpa.

Patricia Angel
We are proud to have been aunt, uncle and cousins to Steve. He was a modest, helpful young man who always had a twinkle in his eye. He was much loved by all our family and he enjoyed even the company of me his aunt, joining me dog walking and even coming with me to a predominantly female aerobics class! Steve was always interesting and was lively company and would often send his own postcards from his travels, using his own holiday photos and often thanking for various presents which he had received. Since being diagnosed, Steve was most courageous and demonstrated an incredibly positive attitude, still with thoughts of others uppermost in his mind: He often would thank me for coming to visit him and for keeping his mum company. We al miss Steve greatly and the World will be a poorer place without him.

Jamie O'Hare
You made the world a better place for all of us.

Steven Chan
Thanks, Steve, for the friendship and help you'd given during the time I worked with you. You'll be immensely missed but never forgotten. Rest well. And to the family and his partner, be strong for and be proud of Steve.

Nathanael Anguige
I'm so very sad to hear about Steven's death. To me he was a great friend throughout and after my time in school and it was my privilege to know him. I wish Professor Dalgleish and his team every success in their work, and pass my sincere sympathy and condolences to you his family. He will be very much missed.

Roberto Picozzi
From the Colleagues of the Italian Office

Nikki Colverson
Dear Mr Steve, such sadness for the most, loyal, sensitive, smart, funny, giving, generous friend anyone could ask for. Forever living on in our memories. You are sadly missed by all the hearts that you touched.

Kate Neary
For my lovely friend Stevie E. Thanks to your spontaneity and sense of adventure I have so many happy memories with you.

Leanne Jones
In memory of a true gentleman, a real inspiration and a great friend. See you on the other side Ste xxxx

Christine Squires
I feel so sad that I didn't say this while I had the chance. Steve was a great guy and a real pleasure to work with. He was always pleasant and thoughtful of others while trying to do the best in every undertaking. He will be greatly mssed.

Heather Lister
Sue, Nigel & Barry - I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Steve, but I have heard so many wonderful things about him over the years from Sue; what an inspiring, fantastic young man. Words are never enough...... my thoughts with you all. Heather, David, Stephen & Michael.

Philip Bailey
Though I didn't know Steve well, I remember him always having a smile and friendly word in the office, even after being diagnosed with cancer and having a determination that it would not get him down or stop him living life to the full.

Anna Lucia Gascoigne
Steve was an exemplary colleague and it was a pleasure to have known him and to call him my friend. With love Lucia.

Keith Windram
Over recent years I have worked closely with Steve and spent many weeks abroad to some of the countries he loved to visit. His great positive outlook on all things was an inspiration to all. We shared many long days and nights travelling and working, but he always still found time and energy to enjoy every moment and importantly have some fun. As well as being exceptionally smart and good at his job, he was an extremely nice person and great company. My thoughts are with his family and Liz ad I know from the tributes I have received from colleagues, friends and clients we all share the belief that we are better people for having known him.

Guy Heather
Sue, Nigel & Barry, our thoughts are with you. I get the impression that Steve lived more in his short life than a lot of people do who reach old age - inspirational. Wishing the Professor every success in his work. Love Guy, Lisa & William

Andrew Pierce
A small token from work colleagues at Honeywell in St Asaph

Rich Brady
I haven't seen Steve for many years, but was instantly saddened at the news. Then smiled as I remembered him teaching me some Stereophics chords on my shitty guitar on a long bus trip to the Alps on our 6th Form Ski Trip.

Howard Cardus
Such a good friend and a great loss.

Arabella Volkers
I thought you would prefer the money for the 'plane ticket to go to support CVI instead, Steve. That's just you: simply thinking of others first. A lovely friend and colleague.

Rachel Corner
Such a sad loss to all who knew him. x

Roger Warner
Steve was an inspiration to us all and will be truly missed.

Jessica Kane
Working with you was a real pleasure. You were always so kind and generous with your time. I will miss you.

Sarah & Michael Canby
We never met Steve but we are humbled by his strength and courage - and by the strength and courage of his family. Let us all wish "the Prof" and his team every success in their future work.

Tim & Gill Allen
Steven was amazing guy and brilliant friend. It was an honour to have had Steven as a friend. He will be missed! It was a privilege to be part of celebrating Steven's life and meeting some of the friends he had made and sharing the memories we all have. Our thoughts are with Sue, Nigel, Barry, Liz & the rest of the family. RIP Steve.

Jenny Angel
Steve lived more than most people would in 5 lifetimes in his 29 years. He had a happy, adventure and fun-filled life surrounded by people that loved him, family and friends. He had travelled the world & excelled at a variety of sports. Even as a child he was good at everything he tried. He was amazingly fit running, cycling, climbing & windsurfing the mountains and lakes of North Wales where he grew up. A 20 mile run was a short walk for him. He was cheeky & up for a laugh but sensitive & kind at the same time which drew everyone to him & made them love him although we should really have been jealous of such an amazing young man. I hasve known Steve most of my life & always enjoyed my holidays spending time with him & his family on his farm in Wales. They all helped to make him the special person he was. Steve was always up to some antic or other. Things were never boring with him around. It is a shame all our time with him has been cut short. Things won't be the same without him to share the fun times although he will always be in our minds.

Catrin Mererid
I will cherish forever the fond memories I have of Steven. We had so much fun in Ysgol Llannefydd. Love from Catrin.

With fond memories from all at Pen Coed

Mervyn & Annwen
In Memory of Steve

With fond memories from all at Ivy House

Mr & Mrs Ellis
In loving memory of our wonderful son Steve, who gave us so much. Words cannot describe. With all our love for ever. Mum & Dad.

David & Jeannette Orange
A little help for Professor Dalgleish in memory of a great member of the family

David Waterfield
In memory of a dear friend, who always reminded me that life was for living and not just working. I will always remember the mischievous grin you had on every time I saw you, a grin that very much reflected your outlook on life. You will be much missed but never forgotten mate.

Roger & Hazel Goulden
Remembering Steve, his strength, his courage and his warmth; Joining with all who knew and loved him; With thanks for comfort and hope; Brought by the hands, hearts and skills of all who were entrusted ith his care.

Ernest Ellis
To a wonderful Grandson who was such good company. Forever in my thoughts. Love from Grandpa Chester

Sally, Mike, Emma & Jon Taylor
In memory of Steven. He was a very special young man who will remain in our hearts forever.

Gareth Alston
A brilliant and true friend - will never forget you mate!

James Hackett
In Memory of Steve, who achieved so much in his 29 years. An inspiration to all.

David, Gillian, Helen, Alison & Megan Riley
We only met Steve the once as a young boy but recognise, through reading the tributes, what a wonderful young man he had become and so much of that is down to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul & Jackie Hipwell
We have known Steve since he first started going out with Liz. He was truly an amazing guy who we feel very fortunate to have known. He was very unassuming and always thought of others before himself. We learnt a lot from Steven and our lives are richer as a consequence

Ian Forsythe
Sue & I remember a great young lad, having fun, enjoying life and giving so much pleasure to Sue and Nigel. He will be missed by all who knew him

Jean MacPherson
In Memory and with love

Jill, Richard, Jenny & Claire Harvey
You are in our thoughts, Sue and Nigel. With love.

Ian Tomlin
Far too soon

Liz Wright

David Parry
We cannot express how much we both admired Steve in every way; he was a most impressive and charming person and so brave; we do not know how his family can start to cope with their loss.

Sue Ellis
At Christmas, With Love

Nicky Carroll & Gethin Jones
We cannot begin to imagine the impact of the loss of Steven on those who loved and knew him best: Sue, Nigel, Barry and Liz. We think of you often. Our own recollections of Steven, together with what we've heard and read about him, represents everything that we could wish our own sons to to grow up to be.

With fond memories & love from the family in Derm

Christian Wynne
I completed three events over the summer - the Manchester 10k, the Gothenburg Half Marathon and a 300km Bike Race around Lake Vattern in Sweden. I raised £4862 in memory of Steve.

Raffle at charity luncheon at Hafodty
The raffle raised £123

Rhyl Yacht Club
£70 donation from fun day entries

Holland and Barratt
Raised £20 from a collection tin in the Llandudno branch

Linnis Bradshaw
£27 raised from the sale of home made jam - in fond memory of Steve - from from Linnis Bradshaw, Tan y Ffynnon, Llannefydd.

Patrons of the Duke of Edinburgh hotel
£60.00 kindly donated by the patrons of the Duke of Edinburgh hotel in Barrow-in-Furness.

Sue Ellis
£240.00 - Llannefydd sale of unwanted gifts - November 2011.

Susan Ellis
£52.00 raised from the sale of homemade greetings cards made by Sue Hart & Sue Forsythe.

Family & Friends
Donations of £150 made by family & friends who could not attend the Quiz night in Cefn - including £20 further donation towards Christian Wynne's amazing challenges- November 2011

Quiz Night - Sue Ellis
£500 raised at Quiz held in Cefn supported by loads of Steve's friends - November 2011

Sue Hart & Sue Forsythe
£16 raised from the sale of homemade greetings cards made by Sue Hart & Sue Forsythe.

ReeBees Florist
£10.14 - Kindly donated in a collection tin by customers of ReeBee's Florist in Bridge Street Denbigh.

Rhyl Yacht Club
£200 raised at the Bonfire Party, held on 5th November at the Club.

With our Love, as ever, at Christmas - Mum & Dad

Christmas Fair at Cefn
£70 raised at the Christmas Fair at Cefn

Jenny Koppen
Donated £20 in Memory of Steven Bryn Ellis