Vicki Donald

A pumpkin half, a duathlon and a marathon!

Fundraising for The SWAN Project
£730
raised of £500 target
by 40 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Virtual Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2021, on 29 May 2021
The SWAN Project

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RCN 1122634
We offer long term, low cost counselling to anyone struggling with addiction

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I have decided to go through the pain/horror/elation of running another marathon to raise money for SWAN. During my time working there I have seen what a hugely important charity it is, but it needs your help! Counselling / therapy is vital for so many people's well being, but often is expensive, has a long waiting list, or is only offered for 6-12 weeks. At SWAN, clients only pay what they can afford, can be seen quicker than through statutory services, and can stay as long as they need. We are not funded externally, meaning we are not forced to hit targets and outcomes, but can work creatively with clients to help them meet their own goals. However, this means that we have no external sources of income so rely heavily on donations to keep the service going. Your donations will go towards ensuring that the most vulnerable people in the community will continue to receive this invaluable support. 

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About the charity

The SWAN Project

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RCN 1122634
SWAN provides counselling for young people and adults who feel that alcohol is affecting their lives detrimentally. SWAN offers a non-12 step programme that focuses on harm reduction and relapse prevention. The mix of services offered to each client is unique, according to their needs. SWAN never turns away anyone it feels it can help.

Donation summary

Total raised
£730.00
+ £148.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£730.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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