Hap-pea birthday 🫛🫛

Where Emma gives back

Hello darlings, so glad you could join me again.

Winter hath returned to Aberdeen, Scotland - again. Wet, cold and wild - not a favourite of my Parkinson’s or my morale. But every year on this particular week it gets a bit stormy.

Why? It’s my birthday time (24th)

I’m not a fan of these types of celebrations, being in the spotlight isn’t exactly my idea of fun. But you know, one must endure - cue wine.

Anyway, over the last few years I’ve tried to give back in someway at this time. I thought I’d share some of the causes, artists, writers etc I am supporting - incase you might want to support them too:

• The Scottish Refugee Council - Bought their tote bag and pin badge.

• Anne Louise Avery - I can’t afford a full subscription but you can buy individual posts (I recommend the recipe ones!🤤)

• We Are Here Scotland - Donated to the Creators Fund

• Funds raised from my charity print to Refuweegee £30 🎉

So, it’s not a lot but we can only do what we can! I also believe in sharing people’s work and posts where possible. Now it has to be acknowledged that social media isn’t my best skill set but hey! I try.

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Anyway, on with some Parkinson’s news. The free Handshake ebook has had over 250 downloads! I’m very chuffed and thank you. Some of the donations have lead to my being able to create the website and I am looking into a database for the directory.

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I am going to reduce this letter to fortnightly. As mentioned last week I need some adjustments (lotto win?) to my personal finances and will need to dedicate some time to developing those areas.

But worry not.

Every second Thursday you’ll get this letter and every second Tuesday you can enjoy the podcast. Also over at Handshake I do a weekly round up of the best blogs, pods and vlogs the Parkinson’s community has to offer!

I am available in other places, as well.

Anyway I am off to hide in a cupboard before the impending b/day.

with love

E xxx