A 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has won an award from Richmond Council after pushing himself to walk for 30 minutes non-stop to raise money for BBC Children in Need.

George Muderack won the council's Young Person Achievement in its Community Heroes Awards 2020 after raising more than £7,000 for the charity and walking a total of 31 minutes and 13 seconds – which is the longest he has ever done.

Mum Catherine Michel, 49, said George was inspired to do the walk when talking to his teachers at Vineyard School about Captain Sir Tom Moore's achievements.

"The last few minutes were a real push," said Catherine. "The school were really encouraging George to do something.

"I just couldn't believe how quickly it started to take off in terms of people donating. George just loved getting the words of encouragement as people were leaving messages on the JustGiving page.

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"He really got into it. In the preceding days and the weekend before he was really trying to work hard by being in his standing frame longer and doing longer sessions of physio and then the actual walking practice. It really inspired him to work hard."

She said after he had finished, he had a big celebration with his class on Zoom.

George said he was "happy and proud" of his achievement, but said his legs were "very tired" at the end.

When Richmond Council announced him as a winner in last month's community awards, he said he found the news "overwhelming."

"This has been an honour. The messages I've got, it's made me keep on going. Thanks for your donations," George said.

"What lovely people you are. I just want to thank the whole world. Stay well and keep safe."

Catherine said George's achievement was extra special considering all the difficulties everybody is going through at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"It was great to feel that George was part of just helping the community, setting a great example and having that level of visibility for people.

"George hears what other people say about everybody having to pitch in and do their part and do what they can to keep the community safe, and he takes that to heart, and to know that he can turn around and be an example has just been amazing."

Throughout the year he has also been supported by his brothers Dylan, 12, and Charlie, also 10.

A huge theatre fan, George says he can't wait to go and see Hairspray with them at the theatre when it reopens to celebrate.