Harry’s inspiring ride for hedgehogs

An inspiring nine-year-old is planning to spend his summer holidays cycling the length of the country to raise money for hedgehogs.

Harry Peksa is embarking on a journey this summer, cycling from John O’Groats to Land’s End. He is raising money for hedgehogs and other sick and injured animals through the charity Tiggywinkles – mainly because he loves hedgehogs.

Harry’s cycling adventure will begin on August 1st, and he plans to complete the remarkable feat of riding approximately 1,250 miles over a span of 35 days. He will be accompanied by his dedicated father Nicholas, who will be pulling Tiggy the Trailer, their trusty companion, as they traverse the breath-taking landscapes of the UK.

Adding an exciting twist to his journey, Harry aims to participate in three or four Park runs along the route.

The adventure will take Harry and his dad to the beautiful Outer Hebrides, where they will visit all 10 islands before venturing to the enchanting Isle of Arran. The picturesque scenery and diverse terrain will undoubtedly make this an unforgettable experience for them both.

However, what truly sets Harry’s endeavour apart is his commitment to raising funds for hedgehog conservation. These endearing creatures face numerous challenges in the wild, and their populations have been in decline.

Harry’s dad Nicholas said: “I am so proud of him; I just love his determination. It is wonderful to share this challenge with him and I am certain we will have some lovely father/son moments. We have blue-tooth-connected helmets so we will be able to be in constant communication, but this may be a blessing in disguise.”

Nicholas added that he sees his role as simply to empower Harry and they have planned their route together with the criteria to explore places on the way.

Harry attends Dolphin School in Hurst who have also been very supportive with Harry giving a presentation about his challenge in assembly and holding a stall at their school fair to help raise money and awareness.

If you can support Harry’s charity bike ride, your generous contribution will not only motivate him but also make a significant impact to the wellbeing of hedgehogs. Any amount, big or small, will be greatly appreciated .

To keep updated on Harry’s progress during his incredible adventure, see photographs, blog posts, and video updates see his social media platforms. If you would like to follow their journey, please do at https://www.facebook.com/JogLe2023/ or subscribe to his YouTube diary at https://youtube. com/@AllGoodThings-2023

To make a donation, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/ hedgyharry