My story

Our beautiful daughter, Milli, passed away on April 9th 2012, following a year-long battle with a brain-stem tumour. We were privileged to have had a walking, talking angel by our side for ten magical years and whilst we wish she could have stayed longer, that wish was never in our power.  

What we can do is support Great Ormond Street's vital research into better understanding why tumours like Milli's are fatal, and in doing so ensure that, in time, other children have a greater chance of survival. 

Milli  was a joyful, loving girl with an infectious giggle and a passion for life.  She truly was the girl who danced as if no one was watching, sang as if no one was listening and lived each day as if it were her last.  Always in the moment, Milli embraced her life and all she endured with extraordinary strength, determination and dignity.

 In early 2011, I noticed changes in Milli.  Her once feisty, fun personality became contemplative and withdrawn, her speech became rather slurred and she seemed constantly tired. I had my concerns but nothing could have prepared me for the news we received in May 2011; that she had an inoperable brain-stem tumor.

To be told my precious daughter would live no more than 3 to 10 months felt like being stabbed in the heart and, frankly, I would have preferred that option, were it given to me.  Milli herself was confused and sad to be missing out on the last term in junior school and on a life that she was so looking forward to living.  After the initial disbelief, tears, confusion and anger came a strange acceptance and no more so than from my daugher. In spite of her declining health she was resolute, and she remained strong, loving and laughing throughout. 

We want to honour Milli by asking that your donation be accompanied by a pledge to enrich your own life, as she did ours.  It need not be a grand gesture, because as our girl taught us, there is such power and strength in little things. Examples of pledges received are: "I will write to all those I love, to tell them so".  "I will leave my old novels on the train, with a note for a stranger to enjoy and share". "My family will work in a soup kitchen on Christmas Day'.  Your vital donation will support GOSH, your pledge will spread happiness and will carry on the goodness and pure love that was, and always will be, Milli. 

Thank you for helping us reach our target of raising one million pounds of which £128,000 will go to Great Ormond Street's research project into brain tumour's and the rest to other charities and projects that make the lives of children healthier and happier - all inspired by our one in a million girl MILLI. 

With deep gratitude,  Anita Kaushal


 

My updates 5

From Tim Newman on the occasion of Sarah's Bat Mitzvah - £100.00. Thank you very much!

23/11/12 12:57

Mrs L R Jones - £15.00

01/06/12 11:01

Sutaria Charitable Trust - £50.00

01/06/12 11:00

Drs SC & S Hora - £100.00

01/06/12 10:59

James Lonsdale - £50.00

01/06/12 10:51

My charity

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC)

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC)

Charity Registration No. 235825

We need to raise £50 million each year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, buy vital equipment and fund essential research. Amazing things happen at Great Ormond Street Hospital every day. With your help we can keep the magic alive for our very ill children & their families.

Donations 294

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Congratulations! Here's to the next 50 years!

Donation by Sarah Derriey on 21/05/13

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Bittu - Much love & best wishes for your half-century! Here's to the next 50 years!

Donation by Nishi, Shoob & Family on 14/05/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Dear Bittu, wishing you a wonderful year ahead. Looking fabulous at 50! love, Tej, Sarina & Karam xxx

Donation by Sarina Dhillon on 13/05/13

Donation by Alka Obhrai on 12/05/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Happy 50th Birthday Bittu. Milli would be hiding her face in shame at your dancing (and maybe just maybe a hint of pride too for one day only).

Donation by Shailendra & Vanita on 11/05/13

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Milli, you are a kind girl, you are my best friend. I miss you. I give my birthday to you. I love you Milli. Sydella xx

Donation by Sydella's words on 02/05/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Happy Birthday Sydella!! What a lovely idea. Love from your friend Lucas

Donation by constanza mardones on 01/05/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Happy Birthday Sydella. Enjoy your party! Lots of love from Bay xx

Donation by Kirstie Allsopp on 01/05/13

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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You amaze me Sydella; so young and so special; take after your cool, roller-staking mum! love and gratitude with all my heart. Auntie Anita.

Donation by anita kaushal on 01/05/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Happy birthday Sydella. Watch out world - she is the coolest chic of all! Love you. We promise to try to copy your moves today...

Donation by The Harrings on 01/05/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday Sydella, with lots of love from your friend Georgia xxxx

Donation by Lizzie Scott on 30/04/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Happy Birthday to our most favourite 7 year old in the world - Sydella. What a mature and generous thing to do. lots of love always,

Donation by Lydia Cherry on 30/04/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by S. Wright on 29/04/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Part of Sydella's birthday generosity - this is a contribution from Lara

Donation by Charles Spencer on 22/04/13

$100.00

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Early Happy Birthday Bittu, and in loving memory of your little angel Milli. Caroline & Nat Levy xxx

Donation by CAROLINE LEVY on 22/04/13

£200.00

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Further donations from Happiness Books. A year since Mills passed, she lives on in my heart and in every happiness pledge. thank you.

Donation by anita kaushal on 19/04/13

£2,500.00

+ £625.00 Gift Aid

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Happy Birthday lovely Tye. All our love to you and thinking always of beautiful Milli. Sal and Maddiexxx

Donation by Sally Godley on 19/04/13

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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woke up early to the birds singing and the memory of a beautiful girl and her beautiful mother. love christina and family

Donation by christina wilson on 18/04/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Happy 7th Birthday to Sydella! In loving memory of Milli. Sydella, we hope to see you soon. Best Birthday Wishes from The Calderwoods.

Donation by Andrew Calderwood on 17/04/13

$100.00

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Remembering beautiful Milli. Love Deep & Ishan

Donation by Deep Sahni on 09/04/13

£50.00

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thinking of our beautiful Milli always. with all our love to you. Aunty Sarina, Uncle Tej and Karam xxx

Donation by Sarina Dhillon on 09/04/13

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by John Lazarou on 04/04/13

$200.00

Donation by Mohamed Ali on 04/03/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Happy first birthday Tye! In loving memory of beautiful Milli. With all our love to you from Richard & Clarissa Vallat, and Bertie and Honor x x x x

Donation by Clarissa Vallat on 04/03/13

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Mills would have adored you but I will love you twice as much for her and for us. I will be there cherish you and be there. God Bless you Tye. x

Donation by anita kaushal on 02/03/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£35,017.75
  • Offline donations£315.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£35,332.75
  • Gift Aid£6,953.65

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