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Stars hail Pride of Britain winners

A star-studded gala saw some of the country's bravest citizens recognised in the Pride of Britain Awards.

More than 100 guests including Prime Minster David Cameron, David Beckham, the Prince of Wales, Olympic heroes, X Factor finalists and Robbie Williams packed Grosvenor House in London's Park Lane.

Charles, who takes part in the awards every year, said the event was a unique was to celebrate the achievements of remarkable people.

"These marvellous awards remind all of us that despite what one might think, throughout this country there are extraordinary people living selfless lives."

David Beckham said he was always delighted to take part in the awards, adding: "The winners are always amazing, particularly the little children."

Among the winners, all nominated by the public, was Alice Pyne, 16, from Cumbria who received the teenager of courage award.

Alice was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma when she was 12 but has since become a powerful campaigner through her blog.

The teenager finally completed her "bucket list" earlier is year and as a result of one of her wishes has convinced 40,000 people in the UK to sign up to be a bone marrow donor.

She has also set up a charity called Alice's Escapes which provides holidays to the Lake District for families with seriously ill children.

Another teenager of courage award went to Jack Carroll, 14, of Yorkshire. Jack, who has cerebral palsy and needs a wheelchair to get around, uses stand-up comedy to laugh in the face of his chronic condition and inspire other disabled children.

Source: music.uk.msn.com
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