


On September 8th of this year, 8 year old James underwent surgery at Leeds Children’s Hospital, to remove a brain tumour after being diagnosed with Medulloblastoma.
Grandma Cath contacted us to thank us for his Milly Bag and to say that James loves his blanket and takes it to St James Hospital everyday when he goes for his radiotherapy.
James and his family have been undertaking some fundraising for us with fantastic results! Already they have raised £1450 and they are still going strong…
As James began to lose his hair from the chemotherapy, he decided he wanted it shaving off, he was not alone, almost all the males in the family joined him in shaving off their hair – or their beards if they had no hair!
Massive well done everyone, especially James, who is now known as Baldi Basics! It was James who wanted to support Milly’s Smiles and for that we thank you James. We also think you are rocking the bald look!
Milly’s Smiles 6th Annual Walk
This years walk was somewhat different from previous years. We were unable to hold the walk safely this year due to COVID restrictions, however that did not stop us and many more people from walking for Milly.
The weather was pretty wet at times, umbrellas and wellington boots were a definite must for the day. Whilst the rain came down pretty much the whole of the time, some very lucky walkers were blessed with a rainbow, which as always warms my heart.
People walked from all areas of the country, from Scotland, Cumbria, Wales, Yorkshire and they all did it for Milly.
The photos we received are amazing, everyone is smiling despite the weather, and the scenery is stunning. A huge thank you to everyone that took time out to walk for Milly and to support Milly’s Smiles.
We missed seeing you all in person this year but loved seeing all the pictures, and really hope to see you all next year – save the date, its a big one next year!
Friday 6th November was Milly’s birthday, her 6th birthday spent in Heaven…
Happy Heavenly 17th Birthday my beautiful Milly, I miss you more and more each and every day:
I miss waking up and seeing you dressed, ready for school…
I miss you in the car singing along to the radio pretending you know the words…
I miss brushing and plaiting your hair…
I miss sitting at the table eating tea and finding you have pinched my slippers…
I miss you trying to put your hands round my neck because you know I don’t like it…
I miss seeing you skip out of school…
I miss your hugs, I miss your kisses (oh how I miss them)…
I miss watching your swimming lessons…
I miss washing and ironing your clothes…
I miss seeing your face at your bedroom window waiting for me to get home from work…
I miss tucking you up in bed, I miss you asking me to say a good dream spell to stop you having nightmares…
I miss your laugh, your infectious giggle…
I miss your beautiful face, your spellbinding smile…
I miss life with you…
I miss the life we were meant to have…
The “what-ifs” are so strong everyday. I wonder what your interests would be. I wonder if you would have any new passions. I wonder what your plans would be for your birthday and who you would choose to spend it with. I wonder how much more beautiful you would be, if that would even be possible.
Have a lovely birthday in heaven with the angels and always know that..
“I will carry you,
Here and there,
There and here,
Until I am where you are.”