“I know how scary it is.”

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• According to his father, 8-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann, 8, received a “emotional” letter from Bill Clinton, leaving his “chin on the floor.”

• “As someone who had a heart surgery myself, I know how scary it is, and I was very impressed with the courage you showed for the rest of your life,” the former president wrote to the boy.

• Clinton, 78, underwent four-leaf bypass surgery in 2004

Bill Clinton He showed his support to the boy waiting for a heart transplant.

8-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann, who has been waiting for a heart transplant in Ireland since 2018, received a letter from the former president. 78. Instagram Posted on May 30th.

“That doesn't mean that daily letters pass through [the] Ballymurphy's door from the former US president… ##organdonation,” the caption in the post said.

The letterhead reads “William Jefferson Clinton” and the note was typed, but Clinton appeared to have signed his name with ink on the bottom.

“Dear Daichi,” I read the letter. “Your dad wrote to me to tell me about your recent visit to City Hall to see your name listed during the Freemen in Belfast. I am proud to share that honor with someone as great as you.”

Around Belfast City CouncilDaichi received the city's honour freedom in 2023 after his successful campaign to change organ donation laws in Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, Clinton won civic honor in 2018 for his peacebuilding efforts at the country. BBC At the time, Daichi reported that he was the youngest person to receive honor at just six years old.

“As someone who had a heart surgery myself, I know how scary it is, and I was very impressed with the courage you showed for the rest of your life,” Clinton continued. 2004 Quadruple Layer Bypass. “I'm also deeply inspired by the way you and your family worked so hard to make positive change in Northern Ireland. If there are more people like you, our world will be better!”

“I wish I had the opportunity to meet you and your family the next time I'm in Belfast. Until then, I'll continue to do your great work and know you're pulling for you in New York,” the memo concluded.

Daichi's father, Myan Mac Gaban said. BBC The letter stated, “It's amazing how someone like President Clinton took the time to write this letter.”

The proud dad said that when he received the letter, his son had his “chin on the floor.” “He knew this was a big thing… he couldn't believe it… he was getting a little emotional about it,” Martin said.

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The letter, according to his father, gave the family momentum near the seventh year after waiting for the transplant. “It gave us a much needed boost,” he told British broadcasters. “Daichi is currently stable, but this letter has saved the day for us… just like he was in the hospital.”

Dáithí reached an anniversary on Sunday, June 1st, with each Donate 4 Dáithí. The campaign shared happy photos of the boy at sports stadium while adorned with Liverpool FC gear Instagram To mark the opportunity.

“Seven years on today's heart transplant waiting list. Still smiling. Still fighting. Let's see how much this can go to #organdonation. Help keep the message alive,” the caption read.

Around Northern Ireland's Ministry of HealthDaichi's law came into effect on June 1, 2023.

The law means that Northern Ireland adults are considered potential organ donors unless they are actively opting out or part of an excluded group.

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