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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 in 2024
Whole Blood Donors
Plasma Donors
Platelets Donors
Podcast Episodes
Trending Now
milkshakes_for_marleigh
The @milkshakes_for_marleigh book is making its way around Australia and the globe, thanking blood donors and encouraging new ones!
In this reel you will seeing it:
Melbourne, Victoria
Bondi, Sydney
Hidden Vale, Queensland
Coonar/Bundaberg
Windsor, United Kingdom
Brisbane & Sunshine Coast/ Queensland
Moonee Beach, NSW
Where have you been reading your copy?
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@saltireads @lifebloodau @kmdbooks @harryhartogbookseller @qbdbooks @spicershiddenvale @goddessintheboardroom @foylesforbooks
@milkshakes_for_marleigh is featured in this weeks @thatslifeau magazine!
Grab a copy of this weeks That’s Life magazine to read more about Marleigh’s Autoimmune Encephalitis remarkable story of survival thanks to Australian plasma donors!
This article shares my motivations for starting my blood donation advocacy, The Milkshakes for Marleigh podcast and the release of my first book earlier this year called Milkshakes for Marleigh where I tell extraordinary tales of survival thanks to Australian blood donors. It is available at all good bookstores NOW or please purchase online.
#milkshakesformarleigh #book #podcast #bestsellingauthor #magazine #feature #thatslife #thatslifemagazine #thatslifeau @thatslifeau @lifebloodau @kmdbooks #blooddonation #blooddonorssavelives #buyabook #supportbookstores #aussiestories #australianstory
Congratulations @condosrachel on an outstanding night tonight for @wattlenest Gala!
Such an incredible celebration of some of Australia’s most talented athletes and the community the comes together to support their pursuits.
@green_ant_rant & I had the BEST night out together making new friend and catching up wit old friend ones.
#wattlenest #athleteempowerment #milkshakes #milkshakesformarleigh @bboybenmx @al.viney @libby_trickett @amy_hall_banksia @h.i__m.e.l #m@m@m@@@the_invincable_woman #olmpians
Please make your appointment to donate blood, plasma or platelets right NOW!
You can gift people like Marleigh a future filled with fun, adventures, family and mischief rather than living in hospital, fighting to stay alive.
As International Plasma Awareness Week comes to a close we thank the Australian plasma donors who have gifted Marleigh 5 bonus years. Without their generous, anonymous donations we wouldn’t get our days with her!
To read more stories like Marleigh’s grab a copy of the @milkshakes_for_marleigh book today! It makes an excellent gift for young adults right through to those hard to buy for Grandparents! With Christmas just around the corner you can support my blood donation advocacy by using the book as a corporate gift, secret Santa present or making sure it’s under the tree for friends and family!
Purchase via www.milkshakesformarleigh.org or all major bookstores. (Link in bio) 🥤💗🦓
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International Plasma Awareness Week!
BEFORE (and during) PHOTO:
Marleigh spent much of the first 2 years that she was unwell, in hospital. Often for months at a time and sometimes in Sydney, which was over 3 hours from Canberra, where our family lived at that time. This meant that much of the time we spent together as a family was in hospital rooms, while Marleigh received Intravenous Immunoglobulin Infusion (IVIG), made from donated plasma.
AFTER/NOW PHOTO:
After receiving IVIG, Marleigh’s health started to stabilise and she spent much less time in hospital. This is a photo taken on a recent family holiday. We are so grateful for this time together, which has been gifted to us by Australian plasma donors.
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Events / Speaking
What’s happening
next…
AusMumpreneur Conference and Awards
Melbourne
Judge & Finalist
14 – 16 August 2024
Book Launch @ Avid Reader Bookstore
193 Boundary Street, West End Brisbane
6pm – with Hedley Thomas
Monday, 9th September 2024
Speaker at Women’s Economic Forum – Australia
Melbourne
“Advocacy & Activism: Women Making a Difference”
20 – 21 September 2024
Female Founder Tour
New York, USA
Speaker at Women Changing the World Summit
06 – 11 October 2024
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!)