A little girl learned to ride a bike just so that she could cycle 100 miles to fundraise for a mental health charity - and help those struggling 'like mummy did'.

Four-year-old Chelsea Ellis, who lives in Barnsley, is raising the money for Rethink Mental Illness, after learning that her mum, Keeley, needed mental health support when she was younger.

Keeley, 26, suffered from mental health problems that led to substance abuse issues when she was a teenager and she has credited Rethink with helping to get her life back on track.

She said: "Most people who know me, know I've has some very hard battles with mental health throughout growing up which led to substance abuse throughout my teenage years -none now of course - I relied on Rethink for support in a crisis house.

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"Chelsea wants to do this in order for awareness to be spread and for people who are struggling like mummy did."

Little Chelsea hated the idea of people like her mum being sad, so much so that she decided to do whatever she could to make them smile again.

Keeley said: "It was her idea to make people happy and get money for them. I suggested a walk, but she wanted to cycle and the only barrier to Chelsea was she had stabilisers so she learned without them this week.

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"I am so proud of Chelsea for this. When I was a teenager I suffered with my mental health and needed support from Rethink, I don't need the services now but I know people will and Chelsea hates the idea of people being sad, so wanted to help."

And now that Chelsea has her wheels there is no stopping her, as she has been spotted pedalling around Barnsley with her proud mum in tow.

In an update posted to her fundraising page on Monday, Keeley said: "Another phenomenal performance from my little superstar today. Absolutely smashing the challenge. I am so proud of her."

The cause has resonated with people far and wide, as Chelsea has raised over £100 more than her initial target of £150 - with the pot currently standing at £255.

If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here.