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Feb 2023
Harrogate gaming cafe launches fundraiser for autism calm space
A gaming café in Harrogate is raising money to create a calm space in its store designed specially for autistic customers.
Geek Retreat has teamed up with autism support specialist KoKoPie Families to hit its £250 fundraising target and is already a third of the way there.
Supporters can make a donation to guess the number of sweets in a large jar in-store or enter a prize draw to win a hamper.
The initiative will culminate on Saturday, February 25, when the Geek Retreat will hold its main fundraising event at its Oxford Street premises, with a bake sale, portrait-drawing and game-play.
Geek Retreat staff member Maddy said:
The funds will be used to supply sensory equipment, a film-screening licence and equipment, bean-bags, stim-kits, and inclusive books to add to the café’s diversity library.
Nurse consultant Laura Hellfeld, who runs KoKoPie Families, said:
Geek Retreat is a national franchise operation, with about 50 stores across Britain.
To donate to Geek Retreat's inclusive calm space fundraiser online, go to its JustGiving page.
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