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Hélène Campbell says she was 'at peace' during lung surgery
Hélène Campbell accepted both possible outcomes of double-lung transplant surgery
CBC News
Posted: Dec 24, 2012 9:50 AM ET
Last Updated: Dec 31, 2012 1:23 PM ET
Hélène Campbell says even though her life was at risk during a double-lung transplant, she was at peace knowing her story was shared to help raise awareness about organ donation.
The Ottawa woman sat down with CBC News for a one-on-one interview looking back on a year that changed her life.
Campbell underwent a major double-lung transplant surgery in a Toronto hospital and survived, but she continues to adjust to her new set of lungs.
You can see the interview above.
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