Oatman couple seek help for Kelly's cancer treatment

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 01:31 · Archive

Kelly Blake, known for rescuing Walter the Wonder Donkey, has been diagnosed with clear cell carcinoma and needs financial help for specialist treatment.

Kelly and Brad Blake, high school sweethearts who were both raised in Oatman, rescued Walter the Wonder Donkey seven years ago. They began posting about Walter online, and he became an international sensation, with people from different states and countries following their story.

Last year, Kelly began feeling sick and was diagnosed with clear cell carcinoma. The couple quit their jobs in Oatman and moved to Colorado to pursue treatment. After three rounds of treatment and depleting their savings, Kelly was told by her Colorado care team to consider going on hospice. Brad said the couple do not believe that is the right course: 'We both don't believe we're anywhere near that.'

The couple have now identified a specialised care centre in Scottsdale that they believe can offer Kelly more treatment options and allow them to return to Arizona. They are seeking financial help from the public to make the treatment and move possible.

Oatman couple seek help for Kelly's cancer treatment — Image: Azfamily

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Oatman couple who rescued Walter the Wonder Donkey seeks help for cancer treatmentKelly and Brad Blake, known for their work with Walter the Wonder Donkey in Oatman, are asking for help to get Kelly cancer treatment and bring her back to Arizona.Azfamily · 20 Oct, 00:59
Oatman couple who rescued Walter the Wonder Donkey seeks help for cancer treatmentKelly and Brad Blake, known for their work with Walter the Wonder Donkey in Oatman, are asking for help to get Kelly cancer treatment and bring her back to Arizona.KOLD · 20 Oct, 00:59

In this story: Kelly Blake · Brad Blake · Walter the Wonder Donkey · Oatman · Colorado · Scottsdale · Arizona

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