The AusMumpreneur community, made up of Australian female entrepreneurs, have been inspired by Kate Fisher’s work through the Milkshakes for Marleigh blood donation advocacy movement. They have pledged their support to the Milkshakes for Marleigh mission to end persistent critical blood shortages in Australia and around the world.
Founded by Kate Fisher, Milkshakes for Marleigh tells the stories of those who have received blood to thank their donors and encourage new ones. Kate’s work is inspired by her eight-year-old daughter Marleigh, who will be dependent on Australian blood donors for life to treat Autoimmune Encephalitis. For Marleigh, this treatment is lifesaving in an acute situation and life preserving for every infusion in between.
Kate shared her daughter’s story with the AusMumpreneur community at its national conference and awards held in Melbourne, August 2024, where she was awarded:
- Gold: Author of the Year, 2024.
- Gold: Podcast of the Year, 2024.
- Gold: Women Changing the World Award.
- Bronze: Non-profit excellence.
- Bronze: People’s Choice: Making a Difference.
After hearing Marleigh’s story and Kate’s compelling address about the importance of blood donation, the AusMumpreneur community wanted to know what they could do to help and the “Milkshakes for Marleigh – AusMumpreneur Lifeblood Team” was established. The goal is to save 1000 lives before the AusMumpreneur conference in Melbourne, August, 2025.
How to get involved:
- Book a blood, plasma or platelet donation by calling 13 14 95 or visit www.lifeblood.com.au
- Ask Lifeblood to add your donation to the “Milkshakes for Marleigh – AusMumpreneur Lifeblood Team”.
- Follow Milkshakes for Marleigh on Instagram and Facebook.
- Invite your followers and people within your network to make a blood donation to the “Milkshakes for Marleigh – AusMumpreneur Lifeblood Team”.
- Listen to the Milkshakes for Marleigh podcast to hear survival stories of those who have needed blood.
- Purchase the Milkshakes for Marleigh book (USE code AUSMUM for a discount when purchasing through KMD Books). https://www.kmdbooks.com/product-page/milkshakes-for-marleighThe book tells extraordinary tales of survival thanks to Australian blood donors and make an excellent gift for young adults right through to that hard to buy for elderly relative! They also make excellent corporate gifts.
- Keep an eye on the Milkshakes for Marleigh website for updates and consider booking Kate as a speaker for your next event: https://milkshakesformarleigh.org/speaking/