'I want the whole world to fundraise'
A nine-year-old boy who won a BBC Make a Difference Award for his fundraising wants to inspire more people to help others.
Dexter said it was "absolutely impeccable" to win the fundraising award in 2024 for his efforts to raise money and awareness around health conditions affecting children and young people.
He was inspired by his six-year-old sister Frankie who has epilepsy and tuberous sclerosis, which causes benign tumours on her brain, heart and kidneys.
"My aim is to get the whole world to fundraise so they can all be cured, no matter what they are diagnosed with," he said.
Julia Gregory/BBCThe youngster, from north Cornwall, is encouraging people to nominate others for this year's awards.
So far he has raised £9,000 through sports challenges for the Tuberous Sclerosis Association, the Daisy Garland charity for children with drug-resistant epilepsy, and the Epilepsy Society.
He is competing in a Pretty Muddy obstacle event with his football team to raise money for Cancer Research.
Dexter said: "I would wish to try and help everyone who has a disease or mental health issues to try and cure them."
Nominations for this year's Make A Difference awards are open until 17:00 GMT on 31 March.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in September.
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