Cat-loving Charity Champion is Placing the Enjoyable in Fundelevating

Stroke survivor Cathy Mungall-Baldwin will participate in a purr-fect fundraiser subsequent month to assist two good causes – Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and the Refugee Nurse’s Education Fund.

Social and Behavioural Scientist Cathy will carry out at an open mic night time on the Bowlers Rest pub in Leith on November 12th to boost cash for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and the Refugee Nurse’s Education Fund. 

Cathy, who can be a people singer and jazz flautist, will carry out the feline-themed fundraiser to present again to CHSS after having a stroke whereas she was on vacation in America in February 2022 which was brought on by fibromuscular dysplasia.

The 49-year-old stated: “After I had my stroke I had little household assist out there. As an solely youngster of 1 disabled mother or father, I relied solely on my pals, benefit-funded carers and charities to assist me in sensible phrases with my restoration journey.  

“CHSS funded a stroke nurse who helped with fatigue management courses and other essential forms of support. As a charity, they rely on donor and grant funding and I’d like to help them out with 50% of the profits of this fundraiser.” 

As properly because the assist from CHSS she additionally credit her pet cat Donnie in serving to help her restoration. As a outcome, she is going to carry out a sequence of songs impressed by her pet pal. 

She added: “I’m dressing up in full costume and performing to embarrass myself and make folks giggle for donations and raffle ticket gross sales CHSS and the Refugee Nurse’s Education Fund. 

“After a stroke three years in the past, I bought an exquisite cat to maintain me firm known as Donnie who is called after my great grandfather who lived in Leith as a younger man.  

“To cheer myself, and my housebound mother, up when in hospital, I composed a song about my cat and a series of fun and zany raps, starting a precedent in my life for ‘cat rapping’.” 

Edinburgh-based musician Alison Beck, who has sung with Justin Timberlake, Ellie Goulding and Madonna, is composing a backing observe for the songs on the night time which may also increase cash for the Refugee Nurse’s Education Fund. 

Cathy added: “As a baby who hung out at a multi-ethnic college in a poor space of South East London with pals from refugee backgrounds, I’ve been a volunteer advocate for refugees throughout my grownup life. 

“I’ve supported a refugee in Edinburgh who is attempting to retrain as a nurse at university and urgently needs funds to support their studies and I will donate 50% of donations towards their education fund.” 

To contribute to Cathy’s fundraiser go to www.gofundme.com/f/chest-heart-stroke-scotland-refugee-nurses-education. 

If you’re residing with the consequences of a chest, coronary heart or stroke situation or Long Covid and are on the lookout for recommendation and data, please contact Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s Advice Line on 0808 801 0899. You also can textual content ADVICE to 66777 or e-mail adviceline@chss.org.uk.