Make a Difference award given to champion rower

A champion rower said she was "very excited and surprised" to receive a BBC Make a Difference Award from TV presenter Lorraine Kelly.

Georgia Carmichael was handed her award prior to a BBC Radio Berkshire ceremony at Reading Town Hall.

The 21-year-old athlete has had a series of setbacks and comebacks after sustaining several brain injuries.

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