Walkers raise over £7,600 in gruelling 230-mile trek for Sheffield girl Elemie Wainwright who died aged 11
Friends raise more than £7,600 after walking 230 miles in memory of Sheffield schoolgirl Elemie
Four fundraisers have raised more than £7,600 after completing a gruelling 230-mile walk in memory of tragic Sheffield schoolgirl Elemie Rose Wainwright.
The team took on the challenge in aid of Be More Elemie, a charity established following the tragic death of the 11-year-old from Mosborough, who was struck by a van in June 2025.
Setting off from London on June 5, the group walked approximately 230 miles in just 96 hours, following the Grand Union Canal route and pushing through exhaustion and sore feet to honour Elemie's memory.
At the time of writing, the fundraiser had raised £7,685, bringing it closer to its £10,000 target.
The walkers said they were not taking on the challenge for records or recognition, but to continue the legacy of a girl remembered for her kindness, compassion and ability to make everyone around her feel valued.
Throughout the four-day challenge, the group promoted a message closely associated with Elemie: "In a world where you can be anything, be kind."
Every mile was dedicated to the 11-year-old, whose death prompted an outpouring of support across Sheffield and beyond.
Since her passing, thousands of pounds have been raised in her memory through a series of community projects.
Her mother, Jodie, launched the Be More Elemie community interest company, which focuses on supporting children's mental health and encouraging acts of kindness.
Local residents also came together to raise more than £50,000 to transform Plumbley Hall Road Park, one of Elemie's favourite places, while supporters funded Elemie's Kindness Cub, a tribute sculpture that formed part of Sheffield Children's Hospital's Pride of Yorkshire trail.
The latest fundraising effort saw the walkers cover the equivalent of almost nine marathons back-to-back in just four days.
Organisers said the challenge was physically and mentally demanding, but one they were proud to complete in support of a cause close to their hearts.
Donations continue to be accepted through the fundraiser as supporters help carry on Elemie's "ripple of kindness" and support children's mental health initiatives in her name.