A YOUNG Bradford boy who survived eye cancer has been given an award for his bravery.
Four-year-old Kaydan Jacques, who was diagnosed with retinoblastoma aged six months, was named as a champion by the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT). He was presented with his award at Vision Express opticians in Bradford.
The youngster has been given the all-clear following chemotherapy at Birmingham Children's Hospital, but still has regular check-ups.
He was nominated for the award by his dad Christopher, who said: "Kaydan is my inspiration and my world. It broke us when we were told that he was blind and had cancer, but in the months while he was having chemotherapy, watching him smile and laugh just made the normal worries in life so unimportant.
"Now he just gets on with life like any other kid, and to watch him you would never know that he was blind."
Kaydan has five per cent light perception in his right eye and is blind in the other.
Staff at Vision Express in Bradford's Broadway Centre presented Kaydan with a framed certificate, medal and teddy bear.
Store manager Vicki Stone said: "The bravery of Kaydan and children like him serves as an inspiration to others who may be affected by such issues.
"It’s a pleasure and privilege to be able to give that bravery some formal recognition, as well as acknowledging the valuable work CHECT does."
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