Milo

It started with the words that caused Alexandra’s heart to stop. “Brain tumour,” the doctor had said, cautioning Alexandra about what she’d hoped to rule out after running a few tests on Milo, who’d been vomiting for 12 days straight. But an MRI scan revealed a five-centimetre pilocytic astrocytoma that was causing Milo’s brain stem to haemorrhage into his spine and triggering hydrocephalus. The next day, Milo was taken for surgery. Nine hours later, the operation was complete and the tumour—completely gone. Fortunately, Milo hasn’t needed radiation. For Milo, the tumour is something that came—was fought—and went, and through ongoing therapy, he’s regaining his energy and mobility. What won’t be gone any time soon are the friendships Milo has made through Meagan’s Walk & HUG and the special bond that forms while spending time with someone who’s been through the same experience. “One of the reasons my son is doing so well is because of MBF,” shares Alexandra. “Receiving the best care in the world comes from the best research, and a lot of that is due to the fundraising done by MBF.”