Support for Octavia’s Fight Against CML.

I'm not going to sugarcoat it, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), is cancer, that's just what it is. It is a rare and sometimes aggressive form of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood. In children, it’s extremely rare, and the treatment is often lifelong. It causes the body to produce far too many abnormal white blood cells, which crowd out the healthy ones, weakening the immune system and causing serious complications throughout the body.

My name is Amberlee. I’m Octavia’s older sister, and I’m reaching out not because it’s easy, but because right now, it’s necessary. My parents names are Sammie & Leigh. I'll be referring to them as Mum and Dad cause it's just easier that way.

My little sister (who is only 7 years old) is currently facing something no child should ever have to go through, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). It affects far more than just her medical appointments. Every day, she deals with bone pain, stomach aches, and extreme exhaustion. She can only manage half-days at school, and some mornings she falls asleep in class and has to be picked up. Most afternoons she’s completely drained and struggles just to make it through the day.

On top of that, Octavia also lives with ADHD. Even when her body is tired, her brain doesn’t slow down. She often experiences emotional overwhelm and outbursts, not because she’s misbehaving, but because everything becomes too much for her little mind and body to handle at once.

My parents would never ask for help themselves. If you know them, you know how stubborn and strong they are and it’s part of what makes them so incredible. We're usually pretty independent people and keep to each other but this situation has become emotionally and financially overwhelming. The regular trips to Perth, sometimes monthly or more often, are essential for her ongoing treatment and care. These trips come with many unexpected and unavoidable costs.

My mum has now used up all of her work leave, and still has to somehow juggle caring for Octavia while trying to keep up with work demands. Meanwhile, the bills are piling up, including:

* Travel and accommodation for medical appointments in Perth

* Fuel, food, and general transport costs while away from home

* Rent, electricity, gas, water, and everyday living expenses

* Lost income due to time off work

* Emergency expenses in case of flare-ups or complications

With my mum having to take so much time off from work and constantly having to leave work for Octavia also struggling with sleep, It has had an enormous strain on her and her mental health. My mum is a very proud woman who would never even admit that and might tear me a new one if she reads this. My dad also having a strain on his mental health too. He who is also way too proud...

While I try to support them as much as I can, living out of home with my own responsibilities has made it hard to contribute to everything. That’s why I’ve created this fundraiser to help lift some of the pressure and allow my parents to focus on what truly matters: being there for Octavia.

This isn’t just about money. It’s about giving my family a little breathing room, a pause from the financial stress that weighs them down while they’re already fighting something so difficult.

Octavia is the bravest and smartest little girl I know, she loves to roller-skate and play about and stress Mum and Dad straight out. It's been a really difficult and emotional time for all of us, but for Octavia it has been all of that and pain.

If you’re able to help in any way whether by donating or sharing this with others, I would be endlessly grateful. Your support truly means the world to us.