Milla

At 26 weeks gestation our brave ambassador Milla was diagnosed with a rare heart defect called Truncus Arteriosus. Milla had no history of congenital heart defects, other than a distant cousin, this diagnosis was shocking and terrifying for her expecting parents.

Since birth, Milla has had three open heart surgeries and six catheters. Milla will require ongoing medical management, and Catheter surgery will just be another part of her life, as will MRIs and echos.  These are things she is bound to take in her stride as she does with everything that comes her way, including managing her condition.

Despite struggling to keep up with her friends when they run around, this year, Milla tried her hand at netball and dancing and is loving being able to join in.

Milla lives with her brother, sister and parents in Papamoa and loves singing and music.