Majella O’Donnell has been nominated as a Global Hero of Hope by the Relay for Life organisation in Donegal.
Ms O’Donnell, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, has become a passionate campaigner for more cancer services, and an advocate of regular tests and checks for early detection.
The Hero of Hope designation is one which recognises a cancer survivor who is an example to others and embodies the reality that life continues after illness.
Majella O’Donnell says she’s honoured by the nomination………..
Audio PlayerThe announcement was made at a presentation last night at which it was revealed that Relay for Life in Donegal raised just over €101,000 this year, bringing the total raised over the past ten years to €1.53 million.
The event was told that last year, the Irish Cancer Society spent €230,000 in Donegasl on services in the community and research projects at Letterkenny University Hospital.
The Irish Cancer Society’s Campaigns Manager is Donegal native Sinead Gillespie……….
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