A MUM and son have been praised by the Prime Minister for their charity work.

Boris Johnson wrote to Shelley and Fraser Simmonds, from Billericay, lauding them for their work in raising awareness for Action Duchenne, the UK’s first national charity which support people living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Fraser, six, who suffers with Muscular Dystrophy, along with mum Shelley, regularly share their experiences of living with condition online.

After Fraser’s diagnosis in 2014, aged just eleven months, the duo created the online community, ‘Fraser and Friends’, to make people aware of the condition and how it impacts everyday lives.

Shelley and Fraser are the latest recipients of the Points of Lights award, which recognises outstanding volunteers who are making a chance in their community and inspiring others.

Mrs Simmonds, 39, said she was beaming with pride.

The mum added: “I am so proud of my little boy for being awarded such prestigious recognition from the Prime Minister.

“Fraser has taught me more about life in his six years than what I learned in all of the 30 before I had him and this has driven me to make the world a better place for him.

“I’m determined to see a society that will one day be fully inclusive, accessible and equal for those with a disability - because different doesn’t mean less.

“My son may have Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but it doesn’t stop him from being happy with a life full of hopes and dreams ahead of him.”

In a touching letter to the pair, the PM said: “I know you do this with no thought of praise or reward, but allow me to offer my own recognition of how you bravely put others first and work through Action Duchenne to support children and families living with muscular dystrophy.

“You are an exceptional young man, Fraser, and you and your mum do so much to inspire all of us.”

The pair posted an update on ‘Fraser and Friend’s’ Facebook page, which said: “I’m proud to share that Fraser and I are the Prime Minister’s 1,266th and 1,267th ‘Points of Light’ on Friday 18th October 2019 - we have been recognised as leading advocates for accessibility, inclusion and equality for disabled people and for our voluntary contribution.”