A coach, artist, and sustainability activist, Marianne finds freedom in creativity after years in finance, and she loves the sea as much as nurturing young minds. With $500, she plans to lead a session for 90 kids at St Columb Minor School, inspiring them to navigate their transition to secondary school with resilience and creativity. The funds will go towards art supplies and creating keepsake resources like postcards or a collective booklet, encouraging them to share their thoughts and imaginations. Marianne’s idea is a gentle push to help children see change as an adventure, not just a challenge.