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WHEN you are battling cancer, a beauty or massage treatment can be an important factor in your general wellbeing. According to experts, such therapies can be extremely helpful in terms of your emotional and psychological wellbeing but can be last on the list of priorities.

Killarney native Caitriona Heffernan has joined forces with seven beauty specialists in the area who have generously donated complimentary vouchers for people going through or who have recently finished cancer treatment. “So far men and women who have been in touch have expressed how important these treatments will be to their wellbeing, how it helps with the ongoing emotional and psychological aspects of coping with cancer and how it can be difficult to afford such a treat due to the costs of illness,” said Caitriona.
“These beauty professionals are looking forward to welcoming and supporting you at this time.”

Sixteen vouchers are still available as part of the Beauty and the "Beast" campaign in conjunction with Kerry Hospice Foundation, for manicures, pedicures, eyebrow and eyelash tints from the following salons: The Spa at Muckross, Muckross Park Hotel; The Innisfallen Health & Beauty Rooms, The Malton Hotel;
The Spa at the Plaza Hotel; Desire Beauty & Nail Salon, West End House, New Street; Linda's Beauty & Holistic Clinique, Clarragh House, Woodlawn Road; Lady Jane Body & Beauty, Upper Park Road; and Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio, Fair Hill Car Park.

To avail of the treatments free of charge, contact Caitriona on caitrionachelsea@gmail.com or her sister Siobhan on 087-9819075.

The street collection in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation held in Killarney last Sunday week along with a number of additional donations has so far raised an impressive €1,700.

It was organised by Caitriona who thanked family and friends who took to the streets on a wet and windy day to collect in memory of her brother Brendan. “I am grateful to the people of Killarney for their generous donations towards the construction of the 16-bedroom inpatient unit at Kerry University Hospital,” said Caitriona.
 

 
Above: The Spa at Muckross Park is one of seven Killarney beauty and wellbeing specialists participating in the Beauty and the "Beast" campaign.