A group of 20 children from Basingstoke completed a 7km walk to honour their friend and classmate who died in April at the age of seven.

The kids from Kempshott Junior School undertook the walk through Old Down near Kempshott on Sunday, July 7, to raise money for Sophie.

It was a tribute to Sophie's life and a fundraiser for the Lily Foundation, a charity that provided significant support to her and her family after her diagnosis with mitochondrial disease.

Sophie's parents and her brother Roman joined the children on the walk.

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Roman kept the group motivated and ensured they reached the finish line.

There was a beautiful rainbow that appeared at the end of their walk, which the kids saw as a sign from Sophie that she was watching over them.

The Lily Foundation was founded in Lily's memory, who lost her battle to Mitochondrial Disease at just eight months old.

The charity aims to give hope, answers and support to the many other children and families that face the challenges of this disease today.

Every twenty minutes a child is born who will develop Mitochondrial Disease by the age of 16. There is no cure for this disease which is for many, debilitating and life limiting.

The kids from Kempshott school have so far raised nearly £3,000 for the Lily Foundation.

If you would like contribute to their fundraiser, visit justgiving.com/page/jennifer-dancer-1715717730706