A PROUD mum was in "floods of tears" after her life-saving son won a prestigious award.
Cameron Harden came to the rescue when his epileptic older brother Elliot had a severe seizure last August.
Elliot, now 12, slipped into unconsciousness and turned blue. But Cameron did not panic.
He dragged a heavy oxygen cylinder towards his stricken brother and gently placed the oxygen mask on Elliot's mouth until his colour returned, all the while encouraging his brother to "Please come back, Elliot, please".
He then put Elliot into the recovery position until his mother could step in.
On March 26, nine-year-old Cameron of Coldshott, Hurst Green, won the shining star category of Young Epilepsy's Champions Awards.
A pupil at St Francis School in Caterham, he received the charity's award at London's City Hall where he got to meet several cast members from EastEnders, Waterloo Road and The Bill.
He also had his picture taken with TV newsreader and Reigate resident Nicholas Owen, together with actress Roberta Taylor who has appeared in both The Bill and EastEnders.
Elliot needs 24-hour care and cannot speak, but devoted Cameron can feed his brother and can give emergency medication if necessary.
The boys' mother Julie said: "I am extremely proud of him and his amazing achievement.
"I was in floods of tears when he received his award. I realise what an incredible young man he is."
Hospital admissions of his older sibling are an accustomed part of family life in the Harden household, she added.
Cameron has shown videos at school of Young Epilepsy students and their achievements, has done a sponsored run for the Lingfield-based charity and organised fundraising days at school.
The youngster's ambition is to teach at the charity when he grows up.
Lisa Farmer, Young Epilepsy's director of development, said: "Cameron is an inspiration and a hero.
"I am humbled by the stories of Cameron and others – people that have gone above and beyond to try and make the world a better place for those living with epilepsy."
