Mhari Robinson
Mhari, Ayo, Leigh, Marion, Michelle, Roz, Sara & Tash’s 24hr Board Games Marathon for Function Schmunction
Fundraising for Independent Arts Projects (IAP)
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We need your support to help raise enough money so playworker Max Alexander can co-create spaces where autistic people of all ages can celebrate and create opportunities for authentic autistic play, joy & connection through the Function Schmunction project.
A group of us are raising money for a project we care a lot about, Function Schmunction: an interactive play space where autistic children, young people, & adults to play, relax, unmask and be themselves.
We will be playing board games for 24hrs from 12noon on Saturday 14th to 12noon on Sunday 15th December to raise money to bring this much-loved project back to Glasgow and Edinburgh in 2025.
“It was a really special experience that felt like it had been made just for us.”
“It made me feel accepted and no judgement from others.”
“It was the best day ever!”
Function Schmunction was in part a response to many years of Max being told by adults supporting the autistic children he worked with that they ‘don't play’ or ‘don’t play properly’. Max wanted to respond to this in a way that centred authentic autistic play, creativity and experience.
We're applying for funds but there is huge competition and no guarantee that we'll be supported.
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If you can support with a small donation, a like or share of this page - you can help make someone's day - the best day ever!
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If you'd like to make a donation, but you're uncomfortable making online payments, you can address a cheque to Independent Arts Projects and post to us at F17, Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8RG.
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Function Schmunction is a project led by Max Alexander and Independent Arts Projects (IAP). Originally developed between 2022-2023.
We rely on donations from individual supporters just like you to make our arts projects for audiences and participants free or low cost, and accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, experiences & identities.
We're a registered charity (SC049294) so your donation would be tax deductible. If you're a UK Taxpayer, you can also choose to support us with Gift Aid at no additional cost to you.
All photos/video by Geraldine Heaney.