Bravery is just one of Coen Ashton’s many traits. The 14-year-old has both cystic fibrosis and Type 1 diabetes which has meant he hasn’t gone longer than five-months out of hospital since he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby. The high-spirited teen is currently awaiting a double lung transplant at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH).

Seven program Sunday Night visited Coen and his family in the RCH this month to film part of a story that went to air last Sunday, 20 November. The program told Coen’s inspiring story, including his recent campaign to raise awareness for organ donation. The campaign saw him head down the Murray River on a jet-ski and resulted in an increase in donor numbers by more than 1000.

Recently Coen was recognised for his amazing effort with a Pride of Australia Child of Courage Award in Queensland. Tonight he will attend the National Pride of Australia Awards in Sydney, where he has been shortlisted as a finalist for the national award, and we wish him the best of luck!

Click below to watch the full Sunday Night story on Coen.