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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

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How do you measure success? 

I could do it in book sales, awards or podcast downloads (all of which I’m pretty chuffed about this year!!!) but for me this is the number that matters. 

Because I know this number is more that just saving the lives of 1472 Aussies who have needed blood transfusions or blood products, it’s: 

- 1472 families who have been kept together; 
- 1472 people who have been been given more time or had the quality of their lives improved;
- 1472 Aussie’s who will go on to contribute to their communities, families, professions; and 
- 1472 loved ones who have not had to live with the fear that not enough blood has been donated to keep their loved one alive. 

If you have ever been a blood donor, you can read the @milkshakes_for_marleigh Book or listen to the Milkshakes for Marleigh Podcast and wonder if you were the one to save the life of any of the blood recipients featured. It is such an honour to be able to thank Australian blood donors in this way. 

Please join The Milkshakes for Marleigh Lifeblood Team when you book your next blood donation. I can’t wait to see how many lives we save in 2024 🥤💗🦓🥤💗🦓🥤💗🦓

#milkshakesformarleigh #lifebloodteam #blooddonation #advocacy #pinkzebra #1472 #joinourteam #milkshake #marleigh #bookstagram #book #podcast #plasmadonor
What is your long weekend plan? 

I was supposed to be in New York speaking at the @thewomenchangingtheworld Summit about my blood donation advocacy work but unfortunately life had other plans. 

Instead today I am at the @lifebloodau Maroochydore donor centre making a plasma donation for the @milkshakes_for_marleigh Lifeblood Team! 

When things don’t go to plan and you are feeling a bit low, don’t doom scroll on you phone, head straight to the @lifebloodau app or website and make an appt to make a blood donation instead! Nothing pulls me out of a bad mood (or gives me a better sense of perspective!!!) than taking an hour out of my life to save 3 lives! 

Please join the @milkshakes_for_marleigh @lifebloodau Team today and send me selfie of your donation! 

#kingsbirthday #longweekend #blooddonation #plasmadonor #save3liveswith1donation #lifesaver #milkshakes  #milkshakesformarleigh #pinkzebra #newyork #maroochydore #blooddonor #bookstagram #book #podcast #lifebloodau #oneblood
Yesterday was International Podcast Day & today is International Coffee Day. These are two of my greatest loves! 

If you could only choose one, what would keep: 
- Coffee or podcasts? 

The @milkshakes_for_marleigh podcast tells the stories of survival of those who have received donated blood. They share their stories of survival to thank their donors and encourage new ones. 

If you have a look back through my reels, you will often spot a coffee in my hand while I’m hosting an recording podcast episodes! 

Please tag you fav podcast or local cafe below! 

#internationalcoffeeday #internationalpodcastday #coffee #podcast 
#milkshakesformarleigh #book #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #coffeeorpodcasts #Podcastsorcoffee #youcanonlypickone #tellmeinthecomments ! @internationalpodcastday
Have you heard of @nook.collective ??? 

It’s the Sunshine Coast’s ultimate co-working space designed for parents, entrepreneurs and creatives!

The Nook Collective has chosen to support @milkshakes_for_marleigh at their grand opening launch party! Please come along and enjoy this family friendly event with us! 

Event Highlights:
🗓️ Date: Sunday, October 6 2024
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Nook Collective, 5/13 Kayleigh Dr, Buderim QLD 4556

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of delicious food, refreshing drinks and great company, all while getting the first look at our beautifully designed workspaces, content creation zones and the staffed kids’ room that makes balancing work and family life easier.

This family-friendly event is perfect for anyone looking to explore our unique co-working space, network with like-minded individuals and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with great vibes.

Exciting Prizes Up for Grabs:
Our prize draw will take place at 4:30 PM and tickets are available for $5 each, 5 for $20 or 15 for $50. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Milkshakes for Marleigh to support their incredible blood donation advocacy.
Here’s what you can win, thanks to our amazing partners:
💍 @leskesjewellers - Piece of jewellery
🛁 @tankbathhouse - Relaxing bathhouse voucher
🎁 @masonfinancegroup - Merch Pack
✂️ @themane.__ - Haircare voucher
🌿 Dr Edwina - Skincare Pack
🎁 @byronbaygifts - Beautiful gift hamper
AND MORE!

Why Attend?
Network with Sunshine Coast entrepreneurs, creatives and professionals
Explore our stunning co-working spaces, content creation zones and kids’ room
Relax with family and friends in a welcoming, community-driven environment
Win exciting prizes from local businesses and make a difference by supporting Milkshakes for Marleigh. 

#sunshinecoast #sunnycoast #buderim #podcast #podcaststudio #behindthemic #milkshakesformarleigh #bookstagram #bestsellingauthor #womeninbusiness #sunshinecoastbusiness @sunshinecoast_chamber @sunshinecoastkids #sunnycoastparents @assistbysara @blackandwhite_marketing @thecarersclub #entrepreneurs #femalefounders #workingparents #carers #carersaustralia

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 

Female Founder Tour 

New York, USA 

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!

We like to say thanks!

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!)