On Sunday 7 September, Paul successfully broke the Guinness World Records for the fastest mile pushing a wheelchair (by Luci Delaney) at six minutes and 47 seconds; the fastest mile pushing a wheelchair (by Iain Plumb) at five minutes and 14 seconds; the fastest time for two people to cover 400m in a wheelchair pulled by dogs at 44.9 seconds; and the furthest distance covered for two people pulled by dogs in a minute at 547 metres.

Paul was diagnosed with a type of MND called Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP) in June 2017. He has lost the ability to speak, is no longer able to walk and requires the use of a wheelchair - but being "a born optimist", he is always "smiling" and continues to challenge himself.

All proceeds from the event went towards the MND Association, and it was attended by hundreds of people, including actor and ex-footballer Vinnie Jones, who said, "It's magnificent. I mean, as a kid, you want to be a world record breaker, don't you? The second best is to be here and see it happen, so I'm absolutely over the moon for everybody that's involved."

Summing up the day, Paul wrote: "I'm tired but my heart is very full. I'm so grateful to everyone who contributed to such a special day, none of this would happen without them. It fills me with great joy that I can still achieve things like this, despite not being able to talk, walk or do a lot of the other things people can."

Dunsfold Park was delighted to support the event and donate the use of the site for such an inspirational man and cause.