'He really is a stroke hero': Camberley schoolboy wins national carers award for looking after 'proud' dad

These awards should become unnecessary. It just points out the complete failure of that stroke hospital to get the survivor 100% recovered. Put the blame where it belongs.
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Edward Pearce wakes up at 6am every day to help his dad before walking two and-a-half miles to school

Isabel Dobinson

• 04:00, 3 NOV 2017

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Edward was presented the Life After Stroke Carers Award by rugby legend Michael Lynagh and comedian Stephen K Amos (Image: The Stroke Association)

  

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A "selfless" carer from Camberley has been hailed a national hero after receiving a Life After Stroke Carers Award from the Stroke Association.
Edward Pearce, who is just 13, gets up at 6am every day to look after his dad before walking two and-a-half miles to school.

His dad, Andy Pearce, suffered a severe hemorrhagic stroke in May 2013 and after separating from his wife the following year, Edward chose to become his primary carer.
Since that brave decision, Edward has also taken on housework, cooking, and looking after his father's needs.

The schoolboy's "selflessness" and "outstanding" commitment to looking after his "proud" dad was recognised at an awards ceremony held by the Stroke Association at Dorchester Hotel in London on Wednesday (November 1).
Edward was presented the Life After Stroke Carers Award by rugby legend Michael Lynagh and comedian Stephen K Amos
Mr Pearce said: "It is hard to express just how incredibly proud I am of Edward, he is my rock. Without him, I would be on my own, and struggling to cope with the effects of my stroke.

Edward Pearce and dad Andy Pearce posing with David Luiz after receiving award (Image: Stroke Association)

"He has been forced to grow up extremely quickly and yet he never complains. It breaks my heart that he isn’t having a 'normal' childhood.
"Every day, I wish Edward didn’t have to shoulder so much responsibility, but he’s growing into a mature, kind and caring young man and I’m so happy he’s getting this award."

Despite balancing his demanding caring schedule and school work, Edward has received an impressive eight platinum awards for attitude to learning in a recent school report.
However, Edward's main passion is football and he was delighted when Chelsea Football Club hero, David Luiz presented him with another Life After Stroke Carers Award in October.
'Stroke hero'
Juliet Bouverie, chief executive of the Stroke Association, said: "Edward’s decision to care for his father in stressful circumstances is outstanding, and demonstrates real maturity at such a young age.
"Caring can be extremely hard, even if you are helping someone you love. Edward’s selflessness and his commitment are inspiring. In adversity, he has stepped up and shown himself to be both generous and capable - he really is a stroke hero."

Alvaro Morata and LASA carers award winner Edward Pearce (Image: Stroke Association)

The Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards celebrates the achievements of unsung heroes who are helping to conquer stroke.
For more information, visit the Stroke Association website.