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Wolverhampton young super citizen makes kind donation to charity

An adventure playground based in Cannock has received a £100 donation from Wolverhampton's joint Young Citizen of the year Sienna Ahir.

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The Special Needs Adventure Playground (SNAP) in Pye Green Road is a charity which offers safe indoor and outdoor adapted play facilities.

Sienna was jointly awarded the young citizen prize in the 13-18 years section of the awards last month. The Heath Park pupil  is the Youth MP for Wolverhampton and represents the concerns of people in the city at a local, regional and national level.

 (L-R) Jean Levett, donor Sienna Ahir,  Kim Punter, and SNAP chairman Bob Heighway.
(L-R) Jean Levett, donor Sienna Ahir, Kim Punter, and SNAP chairman Bob Heighway.

She has taught children modern karate, and taken part in a Swimathon, raising over £1,200 for local charities.

She was on hand to present the cheque to representatives of SNAP on Sunday.

Chairman Bob Heighway said: "SNAP is reliant on donations for its sustainability and this is a wonderful gesture from a remarkable young lady who at a young age has already done so much for the community."