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Kate Fisher
is a blood donation
advocate on a mission…
The goal is to end persistent critical blood shortages in Australia and around the world. Kate was initially inspired by her daughter Marleigh who became unwell at the age of three and was eventually diagnosed with Seronegative Paediatric Autoimmune Encephalitis.
This is a life-threatening condition with no cure, however treatment is possible with Intravenous Immunoglobulin Infusions (IVIG) made from donated human plasma
Hard Facts
The Challenge
Donate life-saving blood today
Give blood, plasma or
platelets and book your donation today
Kate encourages people to donate blood for the Milkshakes for Marleigh Lifeblood team so she can track the number of donations made by people inspired by Marleigh’s incredible story of survival
Lives saved
Whole Blood
Plasma
Platelets
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Congratulations to Bethany Chambers, @tutsiraijenje @simla.sooboodoo @saherasumar on being named as finalists in the Social Enterprise Award at @thewomenchangingtheworld awards, London, 25 May 2024!
I am so honoured to have @milkshakes_for_marleigh named as a finalist in the Social Enterprise category and have my blood donation advocacy recognised on a global stage.
Can’t wait to get over to the UK and celebrate with you all!
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These two ❤️❤️
#marleighsthrowbackthursday
@calward will be celebrated this week for his remarkable football career, his 300th @afl game & #wardweek !
For our family, Callan had been a beacon of light, kindness and hope when the world has felt pretty unfair and the challenges thrown at Marleigh felt insurmountable.
Marleigh is still convinced that every time he kicks a goal it’s for her 💗🦓
@calward we are so proud to have our kids wearing jerseys with your number on it, not just because to the insanity of courage and determination you show on the field or your ability to lead from positions of leadership as well as by example. You are just a bloody good human!!! We hope that our children follow your example and look around them, even when they are experiencing challenges of their own, and seek ways they can make the world a better place for they people around them.
We send our love to you, Ruby, Romeo and Ralph (it’s a family effort!) as you celebrate your 300th game and look forward to celebrating with your later in the year (preferably at the big dance….)
#wardweek #callanward @afl @gwsgiants #8 #300 #300aflgames #afl #aussielegend #kindness @rubykeddie #milkshakesformarleigh
💗🦓 Mother’s Day Special!🦓💗
Order the @milkshakes_for_marleigh Book this week and receive FREE postage and gift wrapping if you order through the special link in my stories!
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I am a co-author on this amazing book called Women Making a Difference - preorders available now!
(Link in stories)
WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE
What if we could inspire people everywhere to make a difference?
This question was the inspiration for creating this book. A vision to create something beautiful yet powerful that would inspire others to lead, take action, in their own lives and the work they do and to find ways to make the world a better place.
When you think of women making a difference, who comes to mind? Maybe Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist, or maybe Malala, the Pakistani education advocate, or perhaps Jane Goodall who spent years living with the Orangutans. But did you know there are everyday women making a difference all over the world? They might not be as famous as the women mentioned here, and you may not have heard of them, yet, but their dedication, determination and passion are often just as strong, and the impact they have can be felt far beyond their community.
Women making a difference highlights the importance of heart-centred leadership and the positive impact it can have on society and offers readers a collection of diverse perspectives and experiences from women who have created change across a range of fields and industries. The book aims to inspire and empower others who are called to make a difference through the work that they do by providing inspirational stories combined with practical advice, insights, and tools for success.
This book is a collection of stories for women by women focused on inspiring purpose, vision and leadership. Featuring real-life, relatable global role-models from all walks of life who are women changing the world through entrepreneurialism, education, conscious living, giving back, advocacy, innovation and more who had the courage to listen to the call to step into leadership and took action to make it happen!
#author #bestsellingauthor #womenmakingadifference #womenchnagingtheworld @thewomenchangingtheworld #wcw23 #wcw24 #launchinginlondon #london #changemaker #trailblazer #femalefounders #milkshakesformarleigh
Two week to go until @thewomenchangingtheworld global summit and awards in London!
I founded the @milkshakes_for_marleigh blood donation advocacy movement as the creative solution to the social problem of not enough people donating blood. I tell the stories of blood recipients to thanks their donors and to encourage new ones.
The Milkshakes for Marleigh book tells extraordinary tales of survival thanks to Australian blood donors. It seeks to increase blood donor rates around the world. I am thrilled to be recognised as a finalist in the category of The Women Changing the World - Woman in Literature.
#womenchangingtheworld #wcw24 #wcw23 #women #womeninliterature #booksofinstagram #literature #booksbooksbooks #blood #blooddonation #advocacy #authorsofinstagram #author #bestsellingauthor #australianauthor #bookfestival #writers #writersfestival #milkshakes #milkshakesformarleigh #marleigh #booksbooksbooks #podcast #changemaker #iwrotemywayout @kmdbooks #kmdauthor
Events / Speaking
What’s happening
next…
Women Changing the World Global Summit
Fairmount Park London, United Kingdom
10am
25th May
Women Changing the World Industry Awards
Fairmount Park London, United Kingdom
6pm
25th May
Women Changing the World Gala Dinner and Major Awards
Fairmount Park London, United Kingdom
9:30pm
25th May
Ask Kate
to speak
Kate Fisher is such a highly sought-after speaker given her breadth of personal and professional experiences. Kate is the host and producer of the award winning Milkshakes for Marleigh podcast where she tells survival stories of blood products recipients to thank donors and to encourage new ones. She the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book Milkshakes for Marleigh, where she tells extraordinary tales of survival thanks to Australian blood donors.
Invite Kate to speak at your event and treat your audience to an unforgettable experience. Secure Kate Fisher for your next event and ignite inspiration among your attendees!
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Meet the family
Marleigh
Marleigh has endured more in her little life than any person deserves to in a lifetime. Yet when you meet this vibrant eight-year-old, you would find it hard to imagine that the bubbly, funny, smiling girl with the big sparkling blue eyes has come so close to not surviving on a number of occasions.
Kate Fisher
Kate Fisher in the last 12 months she released the 3rd season of her podcast Milkshakes for Marleigh, released her Amazon #1 Bestselling book called Milkshakes for Marleigh which tells extraordinary tales of survival thanks to Australian blood donors. She is currently engaged in her book and speaking tour and loves thanking blood donors and recruiting new ones
Paddy - Seizure Response Service Dog
He is a chocolate Labrador, trained by Smartpups on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. He is both seizure alert and autism assistance trained with accreditation for full public access (he even gets his own seat on a plane for free when travelling with Marleigh!)