How two girls called Hollie became best friends after transplants
Published: 12/17/2025

Two schoolgirls named Hollie who underwent double lung transplants in the same week have formed an enduring friendship after meeting at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Hollie M, from Northamptonshire, and Hollie B, from County Down, bonded over shared experiences and continue to support each other through recovery. Their families have also formed close ties, celebrating transplant anniversaries and finding solace in mutual understanding. Dr. Rossa Brugha, a consultant at the hospital, praises the girls' remarkable recovery and lasting friendship following their life-changing surgeries.



