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My name is Paul Harris, and I am raising funds for the Royal Derby Hospital Renal Dialysis Unit Holiday Caravan Fund. As an avid clay pigeon shooter, I regularly visit the Darley Dale Clay Pigeon Shooting Club, which  Neil Davison was a core member. Sadly, Neil passed away two years ago from renal failure. During his illness, Neil spent a significant amount of time undergoing dialysis at the Derby Renal Unit in Derby. The only time he was able to get away for a break was to visit the holiday caravan in Wales.  Dialysis patients require treatment three times a week for the rest of their lives, making a holiday extremely difficult—if not nearly impossible to arrange. 

The Derby Renal dialysis Unit offers a unique resource: a specialised dialysis caravan located at a coastal park in Caernarfon, Wales. This allows patients and their families to enjoy a much-needed break while receiving care from the staff they know and trust.

However, the existing caravan is aging and urgently needs to be replaced. A new caravan costs approximately £75,000, a cost that the NHS cannot cover. Without this funding, patients risk losing a service that means the world to them. Thanks to generous donors, the total raised so far is just under £59,000, but there is still a way to go.

To support this cause, I am taking on a challenge on 11 October 2026. I will be shooting a full round of 75 clays at the Darley Dale Clay Shooting ground—wearing nothing but a mankini. Given the time of year, weather conditions at the shooting ground  this could mean facing rain, snow, or high winds. The round will take roughly 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.

My goal is to raise £1,000 through GoFundMe page to help push the fund closer to its £75,000 target. Every donation, no matter how little, will make a meaningful difference for the patients and families who rely on this caravan. Please consider donating and sharing the page to support the Derby Renal Caravan Fund.

Spread the word and let's help raise the money needed for this great project. 

Thank you 

Paul Harris