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Amazing Evie Completes 10k Walk In The Rain To Raise Money For Sophie's Legacy

Evie was inspired to raise money after hearing Sophie's story

A 10-year-old girl from the Isle of Wight has completed a 10km Halloween walk in the rain to raise funds for a local cancer charity.

Evie Burns completed the moisture-laden trek in honour of Sophie's Legacy, a charity founded in 2022 in honour of a remarkable young girl who died from cancer aged just 10.

Sophie's Legacy was created to be the catalyst towards change for children in hospital and their families.

Evie has now has raised more than £350 for the charity, with donations still being accepted online.

Evie said:

"I heard about Sophie’s Legacy and how she passed away from cancer aged just 10 and I knew I wanted to do something to help."

Charlotte, Sophie’s mum, added:

"We are so proud of Evie for completing her 10k and raising nearly £400 for Sophie’s Legacy.

"We rely solely on donations to keep supporting families admitted to hospital with their children.

"We can only do this by incredible people like Evie raising much needed money."

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