“ Through Milkshakes for Marleigh, Kate Fisher has revolutionised blood donation advocacy on a global scale”
After discovering her daughter Marleigh needed lifelong blood transfusions, Kate Fisher didn’t just worry—she revolutionized blood donation advocacy. This Aussie mom turned her family’s challenge into a global movement, proving that sometimes the most potent business ideas are born from personal struggles.
At three, Marleigh was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition treatable only with donated human plasma. Now eight, these Intravenous Immunoglobulin Infusions (IVIG) have saved her life during acute phases and sustained her in between.
Kate’s brainchild, Milkshakes for Marleigh, isn’t your average non-profit. It’s a creative cocktail of storytelling, advocacy, and life-saving action. Her award-winning podcast and bestselling book share tales of survival that’ll make you want to roll up your sleeves and donate blood faster than you can say “red cell count.”
This entrepreneurial dynamo isn’t just talking the talk. She’s walking the walk, or should we say, donating the donations? Her efforts have already saved over 8,000 Australian lives, and counting.
Kate’s accolades? Impressive and well-earned. She has snagged the Women Changing the World Global Impact Award and turned heads at international summits. She won AusMumpreneur Australian Author; Podcast and Woman Changing the World of the Year, 2024. Her words have inspired business leaders worldwide to implement paid leave for blood donation. Talk about a ripple effect!
From podcasting to public speaking, writing books, and voicing audiobooks, Kate’s entrepreneurial spirit knows no bounds. She’s even working on a kid-friendly version of her book because, hey, it’s never too early to learn about saving lives.
In a world where most of us are happy to get a pat on the back, Kate Fisher is out there changing the game, one blood donation at a time. Now that’s what we call entrepreneurship with heart – literally!