Skydive to raise cash for op

A FIFE woman’s future husband and mother-inlaw are jumping out of a plane to help her get treatment for a misunderstood medical condition.

Kirkcaldy dental nurse Shelly Friel, 31, has lipoedema, which causes abnormal deposits of fat cells around the limbs.

As well as causing pain and discomfort, Shelly said it has also affected her confidence.

Despite the condition becoming worse since she had her baby boy Ollie last year, she said her symptoms were not severe enough for surgery on the NHS.

She is now planning to travel to Germany for private treatment and is expected to undergo two operations i n May and August next year.

The cost will be just over £10,000, which Shelly said was much cheaper than seeking private treatment in the UK.

To help pay for the treatment, her fiance, James Clark, 35, and his mum Jessie, 59, are making a fundraising skydive on October 27.

They have set up a page called “Shelly’s lipoedema journey” on the GoFundMe website.

“I t ’s a m a z i n g that they’re doing this and trying to help,” said Shelly.

“I’m so nervous for James. I honestly couldn’t think of anything scarier.” RESIDENTS at Balhousie Care Group were able to enjoy some delicious treats thanks to the generosity of Dundonians.

Dundee business owner Iftekhar Yaqub and Anees Yaqub were on hand to deliver the cakes.

Iftekhar revealed last week they had managed to sell a total of 108 cakes to help raise £648 for the Ummah Welfare Trust charity with his Cakesaway campaign.

The former Morgan Academy pupil has been working as a volunteer with the UK-based charity