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Local and national charities are benefitting from donations made to honour the life of
local businesswoman Janet Maitland, owner of Janet Maitland Hair Excellence who
passed away earlier this year. In the seven months since Janet died, a throng of family,
friends, clients, colleagues did just that and in her name, contributed to a fund that has
reached a phenomenal £5,000.

Janet’s legacy is gifting support to local, national and international charitable organisa-
tions in support of people and pets.

Local beneficiary is Stray Aid, Janet was a huge lover and supporter of The Stray Aid
who provide homes and shelter for dogs. At the beginning of the year Janet and husband
Peter McDermott adopted their dog Molly. Molly quickly became a huge part of their
lives and is a great companion for Peter.

Two national charities, The Hairdressers’ Charity and Marie Curie are beneficiaries of
the fund.

The Hairdressers’ Charity, linked to Janet’s life-long career of hairdressing received
a donation which according to charity head, Jean Kelly, ‘will help to make a huge
difference to support colleagues in the industry who are financially struggling or in
crisis, and we are so grateful to Janet for this amazing donation’.

The gift to Marie Curie supports them in their continued and incredible work of support
and care and is another charity that Janet supported during her lifetime.

Internationally, Janet helped to raise money for a number of causes Schwarzkopf’s
Shaping Futures an initiative formed to support disadvantaged youngsters into training
and a career in hairdressing, with Janet, Peter and many of their team having worked
on these international projects this too is another area that has benefitted from Janet’s

support.

Janet’s husband, Peter McDermott says, “We would like to take this opportunity to thank
everyone for their wonderful generosity and kindness. We are thrilled that the money is
able to go to such worthy causes, Janet would be so pleased. We would like to send a
huge heartfelt thank you for everyone’s continued support, kindness and love over what
has been a very difficult time.”

If you would like to make a donation to Janet’s fundraiser, this can be done in the
following ways:– paypal.me/jmfundraising or alternatively, cheques can be made
payable to JANET MAITLAND FUNDRAISING and posted to FAO Peter McDermott
at Janet Maitland Hair Excellence, 29 – 30 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1
2HX.