
A Kent schoolboy with a rare genetic condition has been honoured by Prince Harry with a national award for his efforts to improve disabled children's lives.
The WellChild Awards, running for the 21st year, celebrate the achievements of seriously ill children, young people and their carers.
George, who has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 2, has campaigned and protested alongside the SMA community for greater inclusion and accessibility, helping to shape NHS decision-making.
"I am incredibly proud of my son George," his mother, Lucy Frost, said. "George has achieved so much at such a young age, using his experiences and voice to create positive change and inspire others."
George won the Special Recognition Award for the "extraordinary courage, determination and positivity he has shown while living with a serious condition", the charity said.
The Tunbridge Wells teenager previously said he didn't want the next generation to fight the same battles as him.
"No good ever came from doing nothing," the 15-year-old said.
SMA is a rare genetic condition that can cause muscle weakness, meaning George requires specialist equipment, daily therapies and treatment.
George received his award at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Monday, where he then spent time with the Duke of Sussex and other celebrity guests.
In a speech, the Duke of Sussex said: "The WellChild Awards are always a very special evening because they give us the opportunity to celebrate an extraordinary group of children and young people living with complex medical needs, as well as the families who support them every single day."
WellChild chief executive Matt James said the awards were "an incredibly special moment each year" to celebrate the children living with complex medical needs and those around them.
"The event is all about shining a bright spotlight on their triumphs, their bravery, their kindness and their determination to live well in the face of complex medical challenges," James added.
"It's more important than ever that we are loud and clear about this growing population of young people who, all too often, feel unrecognised in our society."
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