Brave Black Country schoolboy raises £30k while battling cancer
Brave Josh Jackson is in his second battle with cancer - but by the look of his bright smile you would not believe it.
The nine-year-old has managed to help raise more than £30,000 for his hospital ward in Birmingham, and still attends school.
This is despite the young boy being in the grips of chemotherapy as the disease takes its toll on his small body.
His bravery was this week recognised by Prime Minister David Cameron, who named him a Point of Light.
The award is given to outstanding individuals who are make a change in their community and inspire others.
Josh was sent the award to his home address where he lives with his mother Louise Smith and two brothers and one sister.
Miss Smith, aged 34, said: "It's wonderful to receive this - he's delighted, something like this means so much to him.
"He faces a difficult time, but he finds ways to keep his mind in focus and help others.
"I'm very proud of him."
Josh, who attends St Pauls Primary School in Tipton, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2007, when he was only two.
He battled back and was in remission for two years before the cancer returned two years ago.
Despite his illness, Josh has helped raise £30,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital.
He initially began selling his own wristbands for the hospital's children's cancer centre appeal.
The bands, which said 'Joshua Battling Cancer' on one side and 'Helping Special Heroes' on the other, raised £1,000.
He was then picked to face the hospital's Big Bandage campaign last year. This year he has designed key rings, toys and bracelets to raise funds for a playroom for the hospital.
Over the festive period, he sold Christmas cards, stockings and tree decorations for the hospital's appeal.
Prime Minister David Cameron said: "I am often amazed by the bravery and positive attitude of children who find themselves unwell at such a young age.
"Despite being only nine years old, Joshua has already raised over £30,000 to help children being treated at Birmingham Children'sHospital like him.
"He is a credit to his family, the hospital and his community."
Vikki Calcutt, deputy director of fundraising at Birmingham Children's Hospital, said: "The thing that makes Josh stand out is, at the tender age of nine, he is already an inspirational leader."
