Caoimhin & Shona O’Donovan

Caoimhin saved his sister Shona when he donated vital bone marrow after she was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia last summer. “I was staying with my cousins while Shona was in Crumlin and I knew that her bloods were bad and I was very worried,” “I was tested and I was a good match”.

Their mum Luighseach became concerned with Shona’s health in July 2014 when she noticed that she was bruising very easily.

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Shona is 158 Days post transplant – but is not in the clear just yet. Recently she has lost her hair and as a result her confidence would have suffered but Luighseach has said that comments on Social Media – hundreds of comments from strangers all around the world have helped to boost Shona's confidence and the ceremony last week meeting celebrities really helped too.

Shona and Caoimhin shared their courageous story – following their win at the Pride of Ireland Awards!