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TV Star Thought MBE Was A Scam
16 Jun
Summary
- Charlie Webster received an MBE for her broadcasting and charity work.
- She campaigns for domestic violence, mental health, and sports charities.
- Webster overcame a coma after contracting malaria in Brazil in 2016.
Sheffield-based TV presenter and campaigner Charlie Webster, aged 43, has been named in the King's Birthday Honours list, receiving an MBE for her extensive work in broadcasting and charity.
Webster, who has covered major global sports events, revealed a personal history of abuse by a former athletics coach. She has since dedicated herself to campaigning for charities focused on domestic violence, mental health, and sports.
Her journey includes overcoming a coma in 2016 after contracting a rare strain of malaria in Brazil following a 3,000-mile charity cycle ride. She has since become a regular runner and advocate for recovery.
Webster's bravery in sharing her experience in a BBC documentary prompted a safeguarding review for running clubs in the UK, highlighting her ongoing commitment to protecting abuse victims and promoting well-being.
