The Miranda Foundation

05/06/2025

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We were thrilled to welcome the Miranda family to Monash Children’s Hospital Cancer Centre recently, where they announced they had raised an incredible $60,000 in 2025 from their annual fundraising event, The Biggest Playdate 🌈

Taylah, who was diagnosed with leukemia at 14-years-old, and her mum, Vanessa, have been hosting the fun-filled carnival day for over a decade, raising awareness and important funds for care and research at the cancer centre.

Funds raised are making a real difference to patient care for adolescents and young adults (AYA) facing a cancer diagnosis, most recently helping to fund the role of an AYA Cancer Nurse Consultant.

This newly established position was designed to address the unique social, emotional, mental, physical and practical needs of people aged between 15 and 25 years old, with or after a cancer diagnosis, recognising that their needs differ from those of paediatric and adult patients.

An AYA cancer working group with passionate medical, nursing and allied health clinicians, from the Monash Children’s Hospital Cancer Centre as well as the adult Haematology and Oncology teams, has been set up to address the clinical need to develop a specialised and integrative AYA cancer service at Monash Health.

‘At Monash Health we are in an ideal and unique position to provide excellence in AYA cancer care, with both paediatric and adult multidisciplinary cancer expertise under the same roof,’ said Dr Pasquale Fedele, adult haematologist and AYA clinical lead at Monash Health.

‘Having a dedicated AYA Cancer Nurse Consultant has been a huge support for our patients and simply would not have been possible without the dedication of the Miranda Foundation and their amazing fundraising efforts.’

‘Funding this role is a major step to growing our targeted AYA cancer care service, to improve experiences and outcomes for our patients.’

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Miranda family for their incredible support and continued commitment to making a positive impact on the care of young patients and families facing cancer 🤍

28/05/2025

17/04/2025

Taylah and I are going to this amazing event For Monash Children’s Hospital! There’s still tickets

https://events.humanitix.com/monash-children-s-hospital-shine-gala-2025?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7DtNdTEpTKa7H_5VISHIYJ2L1U1eqOZexi3bRsGvJk8_o_ru3p3If0LllnEw_aem_kl9XWxu6mXDDFmsfw2M2OA

Monash Children's Hospital Shine Gala

28/03/2025

The latest edition of Rarity Life, produced by Same but Different, is out and features an article on our Children’s Cancer Foundation Ambassador, Taylah Miranda. Rarity Life is full of articles, stories, real life experiences and images of people who live with, and have experiences of rare disease, disability and cancer.

In this, the 12th edition, Taylah’s story ‘The Different Versions of Me’, talks of her experience of being twice diagnosed and treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia – the first at just 14 years old, and then again at 19.

Rarity Life is an inclusive magazine, one of shared experiences, advice and inspiration – if you have a moment, do have a read: https://www.samebutdifferentcic.org.uk/raritylife

Same but Different

28/03/2025

Last Sunday in the most terrible rainy day of the month our community came together and raised $60,000 for Monash Children’s Cancer Centre!
We never imagined we could have gathered this much that day but what it has shown us is what an amazing concept, an excellent system of ex*****on, a wonderful mindset of volunteerism and fabulous groups of people within our community coming together to make a difference to our children’s hospital. Including our sponsors, helpers, contributors and every person that came along to The Biggest Play date!
Together we achieved what many thought was impossible and we can’t wait to bring you news of how the oncologists will spend this incredible amount!
Congratulations to everyone!!
Absolutely amazing xx
Thank you.

16/03/2025

What an AMAZING turn out at today 🤩 We are so incredibly grateful to our friends, family, community and sponsors for making the day come to life (despite the rain!) and showing their support for Monash Children's Hospital Cancer Centre 🎗️🤝 We are still counting the coins and tickets spent today… updates coming soon! THANK YOU for coming along and showing your support! Aspendale Gardens Community ServiceOfficial Mustang Owners Club Australia, VictoriaSteel Club of VictoriaHaileyburyCasey Priddle Dancers - OfficialPatterson Lakes Swim SchoolBeast Fight ClubMonash Teddy Bear HospitalMiranda Accounting Services Turbo 360 - Digital Media

15/03/2025

14/03/2025

Last years event was great but this years will be even better! Melbourne weather won’t affect our day! We are mostly inside and most of our outdoor activities have shelter! See you all tomorrow!

14/03/2025

24-year-old Taylah Miranda has been making a difference at Monash Children’s Cancer Centre for over a decade, with fun, laughter, and incredible dedication 🌈

Diagnosed with leukemia at 14 years old, Taylah knows first-hand the challenges for patients and families facing childhood cancer.

When she was diagnosed, Taylah and her mum, Vanessa, decided to create a carnival event full of fun and purpose, aiming to bring joy to families affected by childhood cancer, all while raising funds to support research and patient care at the Monash Children’s Cancer Centre.

This Sunday the mother and daughter duo are hosting ‘The Biggest Playdate’ for their tenth year at the Aspendale Gardens Community Centre 🎪

Since Taylah’s initial diagnosis in 2014, this driven young woman has finished year 12, completed her Biomedical Science Degree, started her first job in STEM leadership, and continues to be an ambassador and community advisor for childhood cancer.

Thank you Taylah and Vanessa for continuing to support patients and families impacted by childhood cancer and creating moments of joy with this special event 💚

To find out more about joining The Biggest Playdate this Sunday, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/aspendale-gardens-community-service/the-biggest-playdate-2025/1644720522776259/

13/03/2025

There’s so many opportunities to smile on Sunday at The Biggest Play date! You can buy a ride wristband or you can buy BPD tickets for $2 each (most games are $2) or you can pay cash. We have some EFT but bring all your coins because all of them will end up helping children with cancer! See you there!

13/03/2025

🌈 Get ready for a day of fun and fundraising at The Biggest Playdate on Sunday! Thanks to our incredible sponsors and donations, all costs are covered, meaning every dollar you spend goes straight to Monash Children’s cancer centre.
Can't make it on the day? No worries! You can still show your support by donating through our link.
Let's come together as a community on Sunday for a day of joy and generosity! 🎉