A brave teenager who was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour at the age of 13 has raised almost £50,000 for King's College Hospital, after recovering from the disease.

Meghan Frost, now 18, made an "astounding recovery" after undergoing surgery twice and a round of chemotherapy - to cure her of the "nightmare" Craniopharyngioma.

The former Cobham Hall School pupil wanted to help other poorly children, and has been honoured with a "Meghan's den" area of the Lion's Ward.

Meghan's father Marc Frost, a Cobham Hall governor, said: "By giving something back to the wonderful staff that helped her, Meghan feels she has been able to say a really big and meaningful 'Thank You'.

"I couldn’t be more proud of her."

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The money - which was raised through dramatic stunts such as sky diving and abseiling - has funded a 3D distraction unit, to help relieve pain and anxiety during uncomfortable procedures.

A school spokesman said: "At Cobham Hall, we're incredibly proud of Meghan and her family, primarily for overcoming the awful situation they found themselves in, but also for epitomising the attitude of Cobham Hall students.

"Fundraising is something at the heart of school life."

Last academic year, Cobham Hall's 200 students raised nearly £8,000 for various charities - through bake sales, sponsored reading, gift stalls, marathons and cycling from John O'Groats to Land's End.