27/05/2026
To our beautiful Mill community,
Many of you know and love Mo whether itβs from seeing him around the cafΓ©, sharing a chat over coffee, sharing a laugh or simply being part of the heart and soul that has made The Mill what it is today.
Over the past few months, our family has been navigating some incredibly difficult news. Mo has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and his health has declined very quickly. Since beginning treatment he has faced a number of serious complications and is currently very unwell in hospital.
This has been an overwhelming and heartbreaking time for all of us. The Mill has always been more than just a cafe to us, itβs been built on community, connection and the people who walk through our doors every day. Because of that, we wanted to share honestly with the people who have supported our family for so many years.
You may notice us seeming a little quieter than usual, a little emotional, or maybe the cafe vibes not quite vibing the same lately and we hope you can understand that our hearts are very heavy at the moment. We are all doing our best to keep showing up while supporting Mo and each other through this incredibly hard time.
We also ask for a little extra patience and kindness during this period. If we seem distracted, make mistakes or things arenβt quite as perfect as usual, please know we are trying our absolute best. We truly appreciate your understanding and the chance to correct any errors with grace while we navigate everything happening behind the scenes.
The love and support weβve already received has meant more than we can properly put into words. Every message, prayer, coffee, hug and kind thought has truly carried us through some very heavy days.
A number of people have asked how they can help support Mo and our family during this time, so we have created a GoFundMe to help ease some of the financial pressure surrounding treatment, hospital stays and time away from work. There is absolutely no expectation but if you would like to support or share it, we are deeply grateful.
https://gofund.me/27d299b8c
Thank you for continuing to support our family and The Mill through this difficult chapter π€
For many years, Mo and I have poured our hearts into our family, o⦠April Hbaika needs your support for Help for Mo during Mesothelioma treatment and recovery