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Fundraiser's Legacy: Room Named After Him
8 Feb
Summary
- Andrew Baker, an MBE recipient, founded Play2Give charity.
- The charity funded a new sensory room at OHIS.
- The room is named "Andy's Room" in his honor.
Andrew Baker, a distinguished fundraiser and MBE recipient, has been honored with a new sensory room named "Andy's Room" at the Oxford Head Injury Service (OHIS). Baker, who has utilized OHIS's services for nearly four decades, founded the Play2Give charity.
Through Play2Give, Baker recently contributed nearly £4,500 to establish the sensory room at the Kennington-based facility. This initiative reflects his extensive 24-year commitment to fundraising for organizations that supported his recovery.
Baker's fundraising efforts have amassed over £35,000 for OHIS, alongside numerous other gifts and donations. The newly opened room, previously a stark storage area, has been revitalized into a calming sensory relaxation space.
Michelle Koukoullis from OHIS described the room as a vital space for users seeking tranquility and escapism, celebrating Baker as a "special guy" for his significant contributions.
