Salon's do for client Susan
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A LOYAL hairdressing customer has been thanked for her support at the opening of a new city salon with a special fundraising event.
Susan Fraser (58), from Dalneigh in Inverness, suffered a stroke last year and has been fundraising for vital equipment to improve her life ever since.
“The stroke came completely out of the blue and has left me with a condition called ‘drop foot’ that means I can’t lift my left foot properly,” she said. “It has a huge impact because my left hand is also paralysed and I have to use a walking stick, so with one hand out of use and the other holding the stick it means I can’t even do simple housework at home.”
Susan’s goal is to raise £4500 that will allow her to buy an FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation) machine that, when fitted, will stimulate the nerve in her damaged leg, allowing her to walk more normally.
“I’ve already been for assessment and know the machine that I want. The difference it made was just tremendous,” she said.
“It will take a bit of getting used to but it was really hard to give it back at the end of the session.”
As a long-standing customer of Inverness hairdresser Paul Mulvaney she was delighted when he told her he was holding a raffle especially for her as part of the official opening of his new Academy Street salon last Saturday.
“My sister and myself have been clients of Paul’s for a long time now but I was shocked when he said he was doing this for me.
“It’s typical of him though, as well as being a fantastic hairdresser he’s also just a great person.”
Paul said he was delighted to be able to do his bit for Susan, who he described as a “dear client and friend.”
“The night was a huge success with prizes kindly donated by local businesses including Ross County Football club, the Black Isle brewery, No.27 and Johnny Foxes,” he said.
“Susan and her sister Carolann have been clients of mine for a number of years now, visiting weekly, and when Susan suffered a horrible stroke I felt I had to do my bit to aid her road to recovery.
“Her determination to recover to full health is an inspiration to anyone.”
The night raised more than £300 and Susan said: “It’s amazing how many people have been willing to help.
“Even at my son Cameron’s work staff there, who don’t really know me, have been making donations to a justgiving page I’ve set up and my husband Brian’s work, Scottish Water, are also planning a couple of fundraisers including a quiz night in January.
“It can be hard dealing with the stroke and its effects, but things like this really give you a boost.”
