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GOOD Morning Britain host Susanna Reid fought back tears as a 12-year-old carer told of her daily fear about her sick mum.
Jayden Sorhaindo won the Young Hero award at The Sun's Who Cares Wins, which aired on Channel 4 last night.
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Jayden saved the life of her mum Natasha - who suffers from an auto-immune disorder - when she nearly drowned in the bath.
Susanna presented Jayden with her award alongside boxing superstar Anthony Joshua - who sent her a video message on GMB today.
The host became emotional about the moment Jayden admitted she worries her mum won't be alive when she gets home from school.
"That stopped everybody in their tracks", said Susanna.
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She added: "Anthony Joshua, obviously the king of the knockouts, he said you were the knockout of the night."
"You're an inspiration. Congratulations to you, Jayden. It's so well-deserved.
"You're obviously a hero to your mum and family, but now you're a hero to Anthony Joshua. How remarkable."
Boxer AJ hailed Jayden as a “little angel” at The Sun’s Who Cares Wins awards on stage.
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The two-time heavyweight world champion, who presented Jayden with her award alongside GMB presenter Susanna Reid, said: “I was nervous giving Jayden her award, but she showed us what real confidence is about.
“I don’t know how she does it and how she’s so caring, it’s amazing.”
Jayden was one of 11 inspiring winners at our annual awards, sponsored by the National Lottery, which recognise medics, volunteers and unsung heroes from across the health sector.
Hosted by Davina McCall, they were attended by celebrities including pop stars Mel B and Ellie Goulding, football legends Harry Redknapp and David Seaman and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Jayden dedicated her award to mum Natasha, who suffers from the auto-immune disorder lupus and heart failure.
She has been her carer since the age of seven.
In February Jayden saved her mum’s life after she nearly drowned in the bath, using skills learned at St John’s Ambulance.
Jayden wants to be a cardio thoracic surgeon when she grew up.
In a moving speech at London’s Roundhouse, Jayden addressed her beloved mum directly saying: “I would give anything at all for one day for [you] to be pain free.
“I watch your daily struggles and I know you try to hide it from me but I see your pain. You’ve never given up, continue to be the warrior that you are.”
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Jayden also revealed that she goes to school not knowing if her mum will be there when she gets home.
She has had to call an ambulance on multiple occasions, and also cares for her younger sister, Kayla-Diamond, 3.
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Who Cares Wins 2022
THE Sun’s Who Cares Wins awards will celebrate our dedicated healthcare workers in a glitzy ceremony hosted by the one and only Davina McCall.
It will be screened on Channel 4 and All 4 on November 27 at 6.30pm and these are the categories your health heroes could be in with a chance of winning:
Best Doctor - an NHS doctor - GP, hospital doctor or consultant
Best Midwife - an NHS midwife who has provided great care for a woman or her baby
Best Team - any NHS or healthcare team on the frontline and behind the scenes that has gone above and beyond the call of duty
Best Nurse - an NHS nurse in any field
Best Health Charity - For a charity that has helped change lives
Unsung Hero - For someone who deserves to be recognised and celebrated for their work helping others
Young Hero - For youngsters that have gone above and beyond. Open to anyone under the age of 18
Mental Health Hero - For significant contribution to mental health
999 Hero - For teams and individuals that have stepped up in a crisis
Visit The Sun's Who Cares Wins awards page for all the latest awards news, interviews and red carpet photos.
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