We are overjoyed to hear that Orla Tinsley’s double-lung transplant was a success. The cystic fibrosis campaigner has tweeted for the first time since she received the call for the life-saving operation.
The 30-year-old journalist wrote, “Thank you, everyone, for all your love and support.”
She continued, “I now have shiny new lungs and spent yesterday, with my family, thinking of my donor and their family.
1. Thank you, everyone, for all your love and support. I now have shiny new lungs and spent yesterday, with my family, thinking of my donor and their family I am forever grateful for their forward thinking and generosity. #recycleyourself #beatcf
— Orla Tinsley (@orlatinsley) December 26, 2017
Orla has captured the hearts of millions of people by sharing her story through Twitter. She has worked immensely hard to raise awareness for organ donation, “I am forever grateful for their forward thinking and generosity. #recycleyourself #beatcf”
We are beyond happy for Orla, as is the Irish public who have sent thousands of well wishes to the Co. Kildare journalist.
People quickly showered Orla with messages of love and support, with her tweet receiving over 11,000 likes in less than 24 hours.
Best Christmas present any of us could have asked for. Your strength, unfailing positivity and ninja resilience have been such an inspiration. Thank you
— Jennifer O'Connell (@jenoconnell) December 27, 2017
Ireland exhales now that you can.
— Liz Scroogent (@lizzienugent) December 26, 2017
So fantastic to read this Orla. It felt like all of Twitter was holding its breath. I hope you have an amazing 2018 x
— Eleanor McEvoy (@eleanormcevoy) December 26, 2017
Thrilled to read your update and that you're doing well. Continued wishes for a speedy recovery!
— CF Foundation (@CF_Foundation) December 27, 2017
So great to read this Orla! You absolute ninja! Brilliant to hear you are doing well. Thinking of you, your family...and your donor and their family too.
— Colm O'Gorman (@Colmogorman) December 26, 2017
Orla was on life support prior to the life-changing operation. On December 20, she shared the incredible news that her doctors had found a suitable donor.
She shared, “This morning we got a call but I wanted to wait. Well, here it is, Lucky Number7. I’m not afraid..Please send love, prayers and best wishes. Double lung transplant is a go! Love love love #BEATCF.”
We are sending all our love to Orla in New York. This is the most wonderful news!
