Our perfect girl Millie was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumour in March 2022 shortly after her 17th birthday, after suffering over two years with headaches and vomiting which was sadly not picked up by the hospital.

She was an absolute warrior enduring multiple surgeries and complications. After a number of months in hospital she finally was able to begin treatment for the cancer. She bravely endured 30 long sessions of daily radiotherapy followed by 8 cycles of aggressive chemotherapy. Throughout this time, despite feeling terrible and weak, she smiled and laughed and spread joy to all who met and surrounded her. Determined to live her best life, she managed to complete a level 3 diploma at college (remotely) and multiple other OU recognised courses.

She touched so many people with her wit, grace, strength and kindness. In July 2023 she finished treatment and was told she was cancer free. Sadly, a few short weeks after this, in October 2023, Millie started to struggle with vision and balance. An MRI scan showed that the tumour had returned aggressively and that there was nothing the medical team at UCLH could do. Three short weeks later in November she passed away aged just 18.

We lost our beautiful daughter Millie. She leaves a gaping hole in our heart and lives.

During Millie’s treatment, we were fortunate to be surrounded by wonderful family and friends and the most amazing children’s community nurses. Along side of this we were wrapped in the arms of Chestnut Tree House.

They have provided us all with invaluable support throughout her treatment and in her final days and continue to look out and support us and Millie’s brothers

It really is such a special place. The staff are caring & compassionate and made a really sad and difficult situation that little bit more bearable.

They continue to provide support for families following the loss of a child/sibling, we are part of the Chestnut family and would be lost without their care and support.

The cost of providing Chestnut Tree House care services is over £5 million per year and only 17% of this is government funded.

In Millie’s memory, we pledge to work hard to raise much needed funds to support this wonderful charity so that other children and families are able to access this incredible service. We have lots of events and ideas coming up as well as friends and family taking part in individual events. We will link them all to this page so we can track the fundraising in Millie’s name.

Chestnut Tree House is a children’s charity providing hospice care and community support for children and young people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions.

There are hundreds of children and young people in your local community who are unlikely to reach adulthood. And even more parents and family members who need care, help and support on their journey, as they don't know how long they will have together.

Your support helps families to spend time together. Precious moments that give a lifetime of memories.