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What is Date of Debit? 15th of every month 28th of every month 15th of every month 28th of every month For more information please check our Terms & Conditions Your request is being processed. < Back Mila was so fatigued she would very often refuse to eat or drink.Can you imagine taking your child to the doctor thinking she just has tonsillitis, only to discover she has leukaemia In mid-2018, Mila had symptoms of what was thought to be influenza, coupled with unexplained bruising. She just didn’t seem to be able to recover from her illness and was soon showing other symptoms like a bloody nose and high temperatures. As weeks went by she started losing the colour in her skin, and her lips became blue. Mila’s mother, J’nae suggested she take some time off kindy but Mila would cry and insist she was feeling better. In term three of kindy, her health took a steep decline – she had lost weight, her appetite and had become even more pale. A week after her fifth birthday in September, Mila was so fatigued she would spend most of the day on the couch and would refuse to eat or drink. It got to the point where Mila’s legs were so sore that she didn’t want to walk. Mila’s mum was convinced it was a virus and was concerned that it had not yet gone away, but never thought for a moment it could be leukaemia. After her first doctor’s appointment, the doctor prescribed antibiotics, thinking Mila had tonsillitis. After a second trip to Mila’s regular GP, she was admitted to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital where she was given fluids and blood transfusions. It was during this admission that the Seeley family found out Mila had Leukaemia. On Wednesday, 26 September 2018, Mila was transferred to the Queensland Children’s Hospital. A day later, Mila had surgery for a peripherally–inserted central catheter (PICC) line insertion, followed by a lumbar puncture with intrathecal chemo and a bone marrow aspirate. Two days later Mila started day one of her long journey with chemotherapy. Mila had one month of intensive chemotherapy in Brisbane followed by ongoing treatment and appointments at both Queensland Children’s Hospital and Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Now Mila is on a journey of maintenance and recovery. She has a two-year plan including hospital treatments and appointments, oral medication and regular blood tests. Mila has a permanent vascular access device (port-a-cath) inserted into one of her major veins so she can receive chemotherapy. During Mila’s hospital admissions, she enjoyed entertainment services from the Children’s Hospital Foundation including pet therapy, music therapy and special entertainment events.DonateFrequently asked questionsIs my donation tax deductible? Yes, donations of $2 and over are tax deductible in Australia. Will I get a receipt? Yes, you will receive an email receipt immediately after donating. If you make a monthly gift you will receive a yearly tax receipt at the end of the financial year. What methods of payment are accepted? We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. You can also use PayPal to make a donation. What will my donation be used for? Your donation will help fund life-saving research and medical equipment, and provide the highest level of support and entertainment programs for sick kids and their families. How do I update my details? Please call us on 1300 742 554 Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5pm or email info@childrens.org.au. When will my monthly gift be debited? If you sign up after the 15th, your monthly donation will be debited on the 28th or the next working day. If you sign up after the 28th, your monthly donation will be debited on the 15th or the next working day. ^ Back to top