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<\/a><\/p>\nIn a simple but effective initiative, the popular restaurant will donate \u00a31 from every single bowl of ramen sold at its Edinburgh branches every Monday evening, between 4 pm and 8 pm. The restaurant has confirmed that this is at no extra cost to diners, as the donation is made directly from the price of the meal.<\/p>\n
The Thistle Foundation, which operates across Scotland, is known for its person-centred model of support. The charity focuses on helping individuals regain confidence and live life to the fullest, rather than on their specific conditions. The support offered includes one-to-one personalised sessions, physical activity programmes, and lifestyle management courses.<\/p>\n
This new partnership is already providing tangible results. Thistle reported that funds raised from Maki & Ramen\u2019s sales in September alone have been enough to fund 20 places on its 10-week Lifestyle Management Course.<\/p>\n
The charity shared the story of one recent participant, Jim, a veteran who had been struggling with PTSD and depression.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe course gave me the confidence to manage my condition and structure my life,\u201d Jim shared. \u201cInstead of focusing on my PTSD, I began thinking about what matters to me: I got back into photography, started archaeology volunteering, and attending drama workshops\u2026 Before, I was very depressed, and now, even my sons have noticed that I\u2019m taking more of an interest in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n