<div>In May 2024 I was in a coma. Now I’m riding the UK coastline on an electric trike… with a dog.

My name is Leigh, and after surviving a life-altering accident in 2024 that left me with 40% burns and a long road of recovery, I made a promise to myself:
If I got a second chance, I’d do something that mattered.

This journey is that promise brought to life.

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<div>The Mission: Paws &amp; Pedal  In July 2025, I set off from Cumbria, England, riding. Our Journey Begins Here. 

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<div><span>1.	The Coast-to-Coast Ride from Workington to Newcastle’s RVI Hospital, where part of my burns recovery has taken place — an emotional and symbolic milestone. </span><br />

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<div>2.	Then we’ll circumnavigate the entire UK coastline by trike, a demanding journey of up to 5000 miles making it one of the longest continuous island coastlines in Europe. From towering Scottish cliffs to quiet Welsh fishing villages, we’ll test the trike, ourselves, and our message. This preparation ride isn’t just training — it’s an expedition in its own right, raising awareness, building community, and spotlighting the charities that saved my life last summer. The Great North Air Ambulance and The Newcastle Hospital Trust. Without whom I simply wouldn’t be here.
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<div><span>We’re riding for everyone who survived, but still suffers.
We’re doing this in support of those charities. </span>

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<div><span>Why We Need You

We’re doing this independently, no crew, no backup, no production team.
We’ll be camping, charging where we can, and telling the story as raw and real as it deserves to be.</span>

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<div><span>Your donation to this GoFundMe helps fuel both the mission and the cause: </span>

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<div><span> •	Up to 1/3 helps cover essential on-the-road survival costs (repairs, fees, Taco’s health needs, and emergencies) </span>

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<div><span> •	2/3 goes directly to The Great North Air Ambulance and Newcastle Hospital Trust. </span>
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<div><span>How You Can Help </span><br />

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<div>1.	Donate what you can — every single mile is powered by kindness 



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<div>2.	Share the campaign — help us reach dog lovers, burn survivors, adventurers, and everyday heroes 



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<div> 3.	Follow the journey
 Instagram and YouTube: @phoenix_leigh
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<div>Not just a ride — a story of survival, solidarity, and giving back.

And with your help, it’s just getting started.

With gratitude,
Leigh (&amp; Taco)<br />



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