A disabled youngster from West Wickham received a prestigious award from Prime Minister David Cameron.
10-year-old Freddie Farmer, who was born with cerebral palsy, has managed to raise an incredible £400,000 in just over three years for a new physiotherapy centre.
Freddie, from Robins Grove, earned the Point of Light award from the Tory incumbent, which recognises outstanding volunteers making a change in their community and inspiring others.
The money was raised through a fundraising campaign which saw hundreds of people take part in activities such as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, a parachute jump and a 70s diso-thon.
Registered charity The Freddie Farmer Foundation opened the new centre, based off Elliot Road in Bromley South, in April.
It boasts state of the art equipment intended to help mobility for children with cerebral palsy.
MORE TOP STORIES Some of the impressive kit includes an exercise program using an Universal Exercise Unit (UEU), otherwise known as the spider.
Freddie's mum Deanne, 49, said: "I received a phone call so I knew but I didn't tell Freddie, so when the letter arrived he was chuffed to bits.
"He was really pleased. The next day he took the letter to school and showed all his friends and teachers."
Miss Farmer, an account director, added: "We're incredibly proud of him. We're grateful to everybody who’s supported us."
Prime Minister David Cameron said: "Freddie is an inspirational Point of Light. Undeterred by the enormity of the task, he has raised an incredible £400,000 to open his specialised physiotherapy centre in South East London.
"He should be very proud of what he has achieved and the impact it will have on so many children’s lives."
The Montbelle Primary pupil received the award last Wednesday (June 3).
For more information visit: www.freddiefarmerfoundation.org.uk
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