In Pictures: Majella meets fans and cancer survivors in McElhinneys

Majella O'Donnell visited McElhinneys of Ballybofey today (Thursday) for an uplifting charity event to raise awareness of breast cancer.

She told the story of her own cancer diagnosis, treatment and her life after cancer – sharing intimate details with all who gathered in the McElhinneys Lingerie Department.

You can click here to read more about the important messages Majella shared.

Many people at the afternoon event had come to meet a woman they admired for her brave battles, open personality and entertaining TV appearances. Majella warmly welcomed all guests and took time to speak with everyone personally.

The wonderful afternoon tea served by McElhinneys staff raised funds for Cancer Care West.

See all the photos from the day here:

Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

The McElhinneys Lingerie team with Majella O’Donnell at the Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Audrey Anderson, Fiona Jennings, Mary McAleer, Anne Simmons and Mary Wedgeworth at the Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Rachel McLaughlin and Majella O’Donnell at the Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Evelyn McGlynn and Majella O’Donnell at the Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Anna and Sonny Kavanagh at the Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Margaret Rose Bermingham and Evelyn McGlynn at the Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Ruth Callaghan and Emma Murray at the Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Joan and Philomena Daly, and Anna Kavanagh at the Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Francis White at the Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

The Wexford tour group at the Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon with Majella O’Donnell at McElhinneys. Photo: Rachel McLaughlin

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