On June 6,2022, at just 10 years old, Tiana suffered a stroke that resulted in the complete paralysis of the left side of her body. For the second time in her life, she underwent life-saving brain surgery at the Royal Children's Hospital (RCH).

We spent two and a half months at RCH in recovery and rehabilitation, during which Tiana began to relearn everything, gradually regaining the independence she had lost that day. She learned to lift her head, sit up, walk, eat, drink, and smile again.

On August 18, Tiana was finally discharged from RCH. In one of our proudest moments, she walked out of Kelpie Ward unaided, to the cheers of her rehab team and the ward staff.

Thanks to the incredible care from RCH, Tiana has gone on to achieve so much. Now in high school, she plays a modified reversed violin in the Melbourne Youth Orchestra's MYJS string ensemble and was honoured with the Creative Award at the National Stroke Award this year for her efforts.

To help celebrate the second anniversary of her discharge from hospital, we kindly ask that you consider donating and/or sharing this page with others, so that RCH can continue their vital work in saving lives and creating opportunities for children like Tiana in need.