The prestigious award was presented by Janelle Holmes, chief executive of the Trust, and medical director Dr Nikki Stevenson, in recognition of the junior doctor’s extraordinary efforts to save a life off duty.

The award took Dr Clarkson by surprise: “I was just going about my day-to-day work when I received it,” he said.

“It’s a huge honor that just added to an already extraordinary story.”

From that dramatic day a strong bond developed between Dr Clarkson and Mr Williams, of Newport.

The pair are currently training together for the Newport Marathon in April 2025 to raise awareness of heart health.

And in addition to marathon training and fundraising, the two have been actively working together to educate others about the issue.

“It’s like we’ve known each other forever,” Dr. Clarkson said.

In a touching gesture, Mr Williams even has the doctor’s initials tattooed on his arm.

“I will always be in his debt,” Grant said. “It’s a diamond.”