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Campaign idea: Jon built a community for artists

After severe mental health crises and personal loss, Jon rebuilt his life through guitar and created a network for neurodivergent artists.

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Jon turned to guitar during a turbulent childhood, eventually building a career as a fingerstyle songwriter and educator. After his business collapsed, he faced multiple severe mental health crises and received diagnoses of attention deficit and autistic traits at age 38. With welfare support and lifestyle changes to steady his nervous system, he recovered and founded a community to advocate for fellow neurodivergent musicians.

Where it happens

UK

The charity

https://rsmgb.org/

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