Little Nala’s Cancer Fight: Support When It’s Needed Most
Supporting Nala and her family as they navigate her cancer diagnosis, helping ease the burden so they can focus on being by her side
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Mil and Steve are facing every parent’s worst nightmare, following the devastating cancer diagnosis of their beautiful four-year-old daughter, Nala.
The three of them have now relocated to Starship Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House in central Auckland to begin the journey ahead, with little Soraia joining them in the near future when the time is right.
This means being away from home, work, and daily routines, and their new reality will likely have an impact on their collective work situation, along with the anticipated and unexpected expenses that will no doubt start to accumulate rapidly.
This Givealittle page has been set up to help provide practical and tangible support during the challenging and uncertain times ahead.
After learning of the proposed creation of this page, Mil and Steve have humbly accepted the offer for it to be set up and expressed their intention to be thoughtful stewards of any funds generated as much as possible.
If you’re in a position to make a contribution, it would mean heaps to them, but simply sharing the page can also make a real difference.
Thank you for keeping this lovely family in your thoughts and sending them strength and love.
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Donations will provide vital support with living costs to help Nala’s family manage the challenges ahead and stay by her side throughout her cancer journey.
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An update from Nala & her Family 💛 22 June 2026
Nala has completed her third round of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and we could not be more proud of her.
She walked into round 3 in high spirits, saying hi to all her nurses and the kids in the ward. That is our cheeky Nala. We are thrilled to share that doctors are happy with her progress, which gives us so much hope.
This round looked a little different. Last time she wanted to be up & moving, she spent most of her time sleeping. Her little body is working so hard, and rest is how she heals.
Childhood cancer makes kids grow up fast. Nala has been asking big questions about being sick, missing daycare, and what her medicine does. We do our best to answer honestly while surrounding her with so much love.
As we head into the next phase, she will have a scan to see how the primary tumour has responded to treatment. We are hopeful and will share more.
Soraia continues to be an absolute champion. Watching the two of them together is pure joy. When Nala is in hospital, Soraia walks around the house asking for her. It melts our hearts.
The love and support coming her way keeps us going. Every bit of time, energy and generosity means so much to our family.
A huge thank you to AoKids, Katie, Dusko, Lorna, Rick, and everyone who has helped, fundraised, opened their homes, or simply checked in. Your kindness has carried us through some very hard days.
If you can share this page with your networks, it is one of the most powerful things you can do for Nala right now. 💛
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