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Where’s Frank Lampard? I’m after him for some money for my charityIt was a moment that perfectly summed up the selfless spirit of the Mirror Pride of Britain awards.Jake Peach, 12, picked up a Child of Courage honour as he battles leukaemia – yet one of his first concerns was about how raising cash for fellow sufferers.Soccer-mad Jake, who has already made £600,000 for London’s Great Ormond Hospital, said: “I spotted Frank Lampard in the audience. Hopefully I’ll persuade him to give money to my charity.”Jake, of Southend, Essex, spent a month in a coma after being diagnosed and had to learn to walk and speak again, a story that left many of the celebrity names in the audience close to tears. In many ways that has for 11 years been  the secret of the Pride of Britain awards.It’s the only gala night that’s not about the stars but about ordinary people capable of extraordinary things.Last night it made you realise that is also a much-needed tonic for our country, a shot in the arm of national pride and self-belief.Tess Daly, who along with husband Vernon Kay handed Jake his award, summed it up as she said emotionally: “I watched his video and was sobbing.“This time last year he’d been in a coma. But he’s raised £600,000 for Great Ormond Street. He’s so inspirational.”Vernon gave Jake an England shirt signed by the entire Three Lions team and joked about his own struggling team: “Your inspirational speaking is amazing. “Can you have a word with Bolton Wanderers for 10 minutes?”Who among us could feel sorry for ourselves after hearing of his battle? Strength More.

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