AN INSPIRATIONAL girl is hosting a fun walk for the hospice and hospital that have been caring for her.

Five-year-old Connie Price is organising a 5km toy parade to raise money for new toys for Neptune Ward at Southend Hospital and Little Havens Hospice in Thundersley.

Connie was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, an incredibly rare and currently incurable heart and lung condition, in 2017.

She was given a toy to keep on visits to Southend Hospital, but became worried there were not enough toys to go around all the children that needed them.

So the idea of Connie’s 5k toy parade was formed.

More than 100 children and adults have signed up to dress up as their favourite toy and then walk, skip and even dance along the route, which wind through the gardens of Little Havens, to raise money.

The walk is being supported by Partyman’s Magic Makers which is providing medals for the walkers and T-shirts for marshals along the route.

It has also captured the imagination of the Cliffs Pavilion and Argosy Toys in Westcliff, who are offering free games, a glitter tattoo booth, and toys to donate.

Jane Price, Connie’s mum, said: “When Connie said she wanted to raise money for Little Havens Hospice and Neptune Ward I felt really proud of her.

“Both services have been fantastic.

“Connie and her sisters always have such a wonderful time at both the hospice and hospital.

“When we go it isn’t just Connie they look after.

“It really is the whole family.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone, they’re all being so supportive.

“We’re all very excited to see everyone on the day.

“Connie is especially excited that she will get to show her friends around Little Havens where she has so much fun whenever we visit.”

Connie and her family have recently set up a JustGiving page, after the entry limit for the event was reached, to help make her toy dream come true.

All funds raised will be split evenly between Little Havens Hospice and Southend’s Neptune Ward.

To sponsor Connie, visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/connies-toy-parade