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I am writing this as Gerry's son, Lewis. I had my own issues and was involved with the cafe as a service user and volunteer. Before long, my Dad was spending more time and effort on the cafe than I was, which just shows the kind of person he was - compassionate, caring, helpful and nurturing. He could always see the best in people and was determined to nurture them to their full potential.
1st Step Cafe is not just a cafe, but a community hub and a lifeline for many people recovering from addictive disorders - whether that be alcoholism, overeating, drug addiction or anything else, 1st Step Cafe is there for you. Many projects have sprung from the cafe, including a peer-support therapy group, a bike repair project to get bikes to people who need them, and a community garden. You can also check out their Facebook page to see more of what they do - facebook.com/pg/1stStepCafe/
My Dad was incredibly passionate about 1st Step Cafe, and
anybody who knew him will know that he was a selfless individual who
would do anything for anybody, anytime, unconditionally. He was at the
centre of the project right from the start, and his hard work, and
that of others, are what made 1st Step Cafe what it is today.
The money will go towards continuing to fund the cafe and the
aforementioned projects, as well as planning further projects for the
future. 1st Step Cafe is a very small project, and so any donation,
even if it’s just a pound, will go a very, very, long way, and be
massively appreciated by everybody involved there.
I am 100% sure he would be overjoyed that the donations are
going to something so close to his heart!
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