A devastated son who lost his dad suddenly in 2019 has spoken of his struggles since his father's passing.
Darlington dad-of-three Steven Dodd died on May 27 2019 at the age of just 42.
Steven, who was a big Sunderland AFC fan, left behind his children Cameron, Hayden and Rachel, who were aged just 14, 11, and eight at the time - as well as his ex-partner Jennifer Dodd.
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Cameron, who is now 17, said his family was "devastated" by the loss and he himself has "not been the same."
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, he said: ""It was really tough for all of us (when Steven died), we were devastated.
"Since then I have not been the same and haven't really done anything other than blame myself and beat myself up about it.
"My dad was football-mad and taught me everything I know about football. He took me to my first ever match and everything.
"He's the reason I love football."
Steven supported Sunderland AFC and Liverpool Football Club and would often go to matches.
Cameron and his family were helped by ManHealth, a charity which supports men suffering with mental ill health, after Steven's death. He added their their support was "amazing".
Giving advice to other teenagers or young people who have lost a parent suddenly, Cameron said they should "keep going and stick with their family".
He continued: "You don't realise what you have got until we lose it, but don't think about what they left behind, think about the memories you had with them.
"Also don't be afraid to ask for help and speak to people or a charity."
A few months after his dad died, Cameron explained how they had a fundraiser in his honour but he couldn't bring himself to go.
Now he has organised his own fundraiser which will see him walk 153 miles from Sunderland's Stadium of Light to Anfield on behalf of ManHealth.
Cameron said: "I've now decided I want to do something to make my dad proud of me.
"I have chosen ManHealth to raise money for as they have supported my family in a different event back in 2019 and I believe they do some amazing work.
"I want to give back to them for helping so many people and so they can help other families who have been through what we have."
To donate to Cameron's fundraising page click here.
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