Two inspirational youngsters from Ipswich are raising money for Cancer Research UK after their fathers were both diagnosed with the condition.

In 2022, nine-year-old Chloe found out that her father Steve Elvin had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. 

Six months later in early 2023, her friend from Springfield Junior School Ethan received the news that his father, Scott Jones, had been diagnosed with cancer in the spine.

Mr Elvin received chemotherapy for the better part of last year, and was given the all-clear - however, in November he discovered the cancer had come back and has been receiving treatment ever since. 

Meanwhile, Mr Jones has also been receiving chemotherapy and now is coming towards the end of his treatment and is hoping to receive the all-clear.

Ipswich Star: Chloe Elvin's father Steve Elvin was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2022Chloe Elvin's father Steve Elvin was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2022 (Image: Lisa Warburton)

Ipswich Star: Ethan Jones' father Scott Jones was diagnosed with cancer in the spine in 2023Ethan Jones' father Scott Jones was diagnosed with cancer in the spine in 2023 (Image: Emily Jones)

During this time, both children, who have been friends since they entered nursery together, have been able to support each other and their siblings. 

Earlier this year, Ethan's mother Emily Jones found Cancer Research UK's Pretty Muddy Race for Life while browsing through Facebook.

This is a 5km obstacle course, where children and adults can take part in different categories to raise money for research. 

This year the race is set to take place in Trinity Park outside Ipswich on Father's Day, which is on Sunday, June 16.

Mrs Jones took the idea of the race to both children, who collectively decided that they would take part in it and raise money while doing so. 

Ipswich Star: Both Ethan and Chloe will be taking part in the Cancer Research Muddy Race on Father's dayBoth Ethan and Chloe will be taking part in the Cancer Research Muddy Race on Father's day (Image: Lisa Warburton)

Chloe's mother Lisa Warburton said: "All of us couldn't be prouder of both of them.

"The donation pages have only been up for three days and they have already raised £1,800 so far."

She added that the pair wish to do this for their respective fathers whose diagnoses have resulted in a tough time for both of them. 

Their donation page is now live as they wait to gear up for the race this summer.