Majella O’Donnell has joined in the recent social media campaign to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society. Majella, wife of Daniel O’Donnell, was welcomed to the social media giant, Twitter, on Friday and earlier today shared this brave and poignant bare-faced snap with followers.
The Tipperary native was diagnosed with cancer last July and underwent a lumpectomy and chemotherapy before having double mastectomy surgery with reconstruction last month.
She captured the hearts of the nation after courageously deciding to shave her hair off live on the Late Late Show last year and has since raised over €600,000 for the Irish Cancer Society.
Here is my no-makeup-selfie. Donation made to the Irish Cancer Society. pic.twitter.com/5LvEfTf9QY
— Majella O Donnell (@Majodonnell) March 23, 2014
In a statement on Daniel’s website, Majella thanked the public for their support during her ordeal.
“What I want to tell you all at this stage is how very grateful I am to every one of you for everything you have done for me over the last few months. Please do not think that, because you haven’t heard from me, your kindness has gone unnoticed.”
This morning the #nomakeupselfie campaign hit an incredible €650,000, a figure that continues to grow.
To join the campaign, donate €4 by texting Pink to 50300 or give online here.
