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Two young girls to run Mini London Marathon in memory of south Essex dad

Two young girls are preparing to take on the Mini London Marathon to raise funds for a children's hospice in south Essex, as a heartfelt thank you for the support they received. Seven-year-old Chloe Bache, who is supported by Little Havens Children's Hospice in Thundersley, and her friend Amalie Smith, 11, will participate in the mini marathon on April 26. The pair, who both live in Rayleigh, will run in memory of Chloe's dad, Charlie. The girls, who are both students at Razzamataz Theatre School, where Chloe's mum Charlotte teaches, have seen the care and support provided by Little Havens first-hand. Both Chloe and her mum receive support from the hospice's Wellbeing Team. Chloe attends a therapeutic support group called Headspace, which helps children who have lost a loved one to process their grief through art, mindfulness, and play. Chloe and Amalie's school, Edward Francis Primary, applied for spaces in the Mini London Marathon. Chloe, inspired by her mum Charlotte who ran the London Marathon in 2023, was determined to participate. Both girls were successful in the school's ballot and secured a place in the marathon. Charlotte said: "Both girls are super excited about the day, it's going to be special in so many ways. "They are desperate to raise as much money as possible so that Little Havens can continue to care and support families like ours. "It is a way for the girls to give back to the charity that has supported me and Chloe." The girls are keen to raise as much money as possible for the hospice. Those who wish to support Chloe and Amalie can donate to their JustGiving pages at and Little Havens provides specialist care for babies, children, and young people living with complex or incurable conditions in Essex. The hospice also offers wellbeing and bereavement support to families, ensuring they receive the right help when needed. This care is provided free of charge, thanks to the support from fundraisers like Chloe and Amalie.