Summer praised at Children of Wales Awards for using her experiences to help other ill youngsters.
"Just having someone to talk to who is of a similar age to you can really help as it's quite a unique experience to go through," she said.
"I've had 49 operations in my life and still have to attend hospital regularly due to issues with my kidneys."Summer was among a number of children recognised at the awards sponsored by the Principality Building Society. The awards organisers said described Summer as "an exceptionally brave young woman" who "has always remined positive".In 2012 she had a kidney transplant, although it was rejected a few years later.Although the surgery was initially successful, a month later she was diagnosed withShe has had treatment to try to cure the virus, but it will remain dormant in her system for years.
"There is a chance I could develop ovarian cancer due to the issues with my kidneys but I will worry about that when I get to that stage," she said."It's Important to inspire others that no matter how bad it gets there is always hope."
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