A teenager who battled cancer then helped raise cash for others affected by the illness has been handed a national award.
Morden’s Liam Taylor was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of 10. The disease is now and remission - and last year Liam co-founded the Morden March, a charity walk that raised about £2,000.
The 15-year-old is planning to repeat the event this year.
On Friday he was given the special commendation for young supporter of the year at Cancer Research UK’s annual flame of hope awards in central London.
Liam said: “I’m excited to get the award, and a little bit surprised. I’m just glad I could do something to help Cancer Research UK. Last year’s event was great but I want to make it even bigger and better this year.”
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