BRAVE Bacup girl Jenny Hill is one of seven battling youngsters who have beaten the odds to be honoured at a ceremony.

Bolton, Wigan and Lancashire winners of the prestigious National Child of Achievement Awards were presented with medals from local VIPs at a store in Bolton.

Among them was Jenny, 15, who has tackled rock climbing, trampolining and abseiling despite having had a leg amputated as a baby.

Jenny, who attends Alder Grange High School , Rawtenstall, was born three months premature, which led to circulation problems.

She had her right leg amputated at the hip and has had a succession of artificial limbs.

Recently she received a Millennium Child of Achievement Award from former Prime Minister John Major in London.

Jenny, was one of eight children presented with her ambassador medal at the C&A store in Bolton town centre.

Jenny is pictured receiving her award from Bolton MP David Crausby.

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