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Support for Autism charity peaks

Autistic shop worker Nathan Atkinson had his co-workers by his side as he tackled one of the biggest challenges of his life.

Nathan, 28,and his friends raised more than £1,000 for Autism charity Daisy Chain by completing the Four Peaks challenge.

The team from Charles Clinkard walked from Roseberry Topping to Captain Cook’s Monument to Codhill Heights and Highcliffe Nab.

Nathan, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, works as a sales assistant at the Northallerton store. He was joined by store manager Sue Chappell, who walked along side him.

The condition means that Nathan always speaks his mind but has a great memory and is very organised and methodical.

From past experience he knows how hard it can be to find an employer willing to make concessions for staff and customers alike with autism.

Charles Clinkard, Managing Director, said: “Daisy Chain does a fabulous job in the North East region and as a business we are proud to support the charity.

“We are a family firm and our extended family includes our staff. Nathan is a credit to himself, to the company and to the autistic community.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by june kelly .