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my child,” she says courageously, fighting back tears.

Hopefully Baby Twisha will soon indulge in the simple everyday pleasures like nibbling on toast and sucking on lollies that most mothers take for granted. Please support Mission Twisha. Visit her Facebook page or website (www. twishamakwana.com). Donations are eagerly sought through Kids for Kids.

Winner

Sweety Twisha, nominated by Adam Shah, Saajida Bi, Sharina Shanaz, Avleen Chand and Zabia Bano, Sydney

Runners up Nandita Roy, nominated by sons Sumallya Roy and Sudeb Roy, daughters-in-law Anitha Roy and Srishti Roy, and grandaughters Sharanya Roy, Kiran Roy and Oviya Roy, Sydney

Akila Ramarathinam, nominated by son Krishna Ramarathinam, Sydney nominations

Kamini Sahni, nominated by daughter Shibani Sahni, Sydney

Kamlesh Saini, nominated by daughter Sheetal Saini, Melbourne

Kush Maharaj, nominated by daughter Kavita Maharaj, Brisbane

Jyoti Rao, nominated by children Jannavi Rao and Aryan Rao, Sydney

Anamika Srivastava, nominated by husband Saket, Melbourne

Asha Chand, nominated by daughter Eashna Chand, Sydney

Dr Sushama Deshpande, nominated by child Ananya Deshpande, Sydney

Dayawanti Garg, nominated by daughter-inlaw Ruchika Mittal, Melbourne

Tanu Bhatia, nominated by daughter Hitika Bhatia, Perth

Sharmila Shankar, nominated by daughter Nivrita Shankar, Sydney

Nandini Thadani, nominated by daughter Preeti Thadani, Sydney