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Family climb all Wainwrights in memory of son

BBC A number of people taking part in the climb walking down a path in the pouring rain.BBC
People braved the rain to join the family on the final hike

The family of a teenager who died from bacterial meningitis have conquered all 214 Wainwrights in his memory - with hopes for a Sahara trek next.

Lloyd Sutton, from Workington, Cumbria, died aged 18 last October.

More than 100 people braved the rain on Saturday to join his family as they climbed their final Wainwright, Latrigg fell.

Lloyd's father Tony Sutton said he was proud of his son, who "liked to laugh" and "had it all".

Handout Lloyd Sutton on a hike. He is wearing a black jacket and dark blue t-shirt. He has brown hair.Handout
Lloyd was active and loved to laugh, his family said

Bacterial meningitis is a rare and serious form of meningitis.

It is an infection and inflammation of the fluid and protective membranes around the brain and the spinal cord.

Lloyd's parents found him unresponsive in his room, he was rushed to West Cumberland Hospital, where a scan confirmed severe swelling on the brain.

The teenager was pronounced dead following brain stem tests.

What are the symptoms of bacterial meningitis?

  • Painful, stiff neck with limited range of motion
  • Headaches
  • High fever
  • Feeling confused or sleepy
  • A rash on the skin that does not fade when a glass is rolled over - but a rash will not always develop
  • Sensitivity to light

Source: NHS & Meningitis Now

Lloyd's parents, Tony and Louise Sutton in black jackets and oranges t-shirts with the logo of Meningitis Now. They are looking at the camera and Tony is hugging Louise over the shoulder. There is a path and a hill behind them.
Parents Tony and Louise Sutton are set to continue raising awareness and fundraising

Mr Sutton said: "He was a great lad. I was very proud of him. He was an active lad, liked to laugh. He just had it all, really."

The family have raised £32,500 to date for Meningitis Now and are planning a three peaks challenge and a Sahara trek next year.

"Walking keeps us going,” said Louise Sutton, Lloyd's mum.

"I don't know what I would have done without the walks. It has helped me to stop my mind from wandering to bad places."

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