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Manya's fundraiser for Firsthand Lothian

Manya Swirko is raising money for Firsthand Lothian
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Bake sale, gifts donations · 12 December 2025

Firsthand Lothian exists to support children and young people with disabilities and families, parents and carers to help improve their health and wellbeing, confidence and resilience. We work with families in their local community providing 1 to 1 support, guidance information and opportunities for parents/carers to connect. In 2024/5 we supported more than 60 children and young people, 33 families 80 parents and carers. Our main areas of work are Children with a disability delivered 1 to 1 support for children & young people access activities to build confidence, social skills and independance. Family Support for families and children affected by social isolation, poverty, ill health, domestic abuse homelessness Support for parent /carers Time 4 mum, Parent and carers group, Health & Wellbeing

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My name is Manya, I am a Duty Manager in Nuffield Health Fountain Park but I also volunteer with Time 4 Mum - charity that's dedicated to support mothers, create a safe space for them and offer practical help.

I’m truly passionate about empowering women and supporting mums who often put themselves last. Growing up, my mum always gave us everything at Christmas and never kept anything back for herself. That memory has stayed with me, and it’s one of the reasons I want to prioritise mums this year — the women who give so much and rarely receive the same care in return.

I’d love to ask everyone to send any donation, big or small. Every contribution helps us create a safe, supportive space for mums who deserve warmth, kindness, and a moment just for themselves this Christmas.

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