Family separated as toddler battles cancer in Sydney
Two-year-old Jonah Mills is fighting cancer while living far from home. He is receiving treatment for stage 4 neuroblastoma at the Ronald McDonald House in western Sydney. Jonah's mother, Desiree, is by his side during this tough time. The Mills family is large. David and Desiree have ten children. They have been separated for 15 months because of Jonah’s illness. While Desiree stays with Jonah, David is in Grenfell, a rural town 340 kilometers away, taking care of the other children. Desiree shared how difficult this experience has been for their family. She mentioned feeling blessed with a wonderful family but admitted that things are very hard right now. Jonah has undergone many rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, but doctors recently informed the family that his cancer has returned. The Mills family has received support from their local community. Now, they are hoping for even more help from people across Australia. They want to raise awareness about Jonah’s situation and the challenges they face.