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Cancer Diagnosis: Donkey Owner Seeks Community Aid
21 Oct
Summary
- Owner diagnosed with rare clear cell carcinoma in 2025.
- Treatment costs estimated between $100,000 and $150,000.
- GoFundMe launched by owners to fund life-saving treatment.
Kelly Blake, one of the owners of Walter the Wonder Donkey, received a diagnosis of clear cell carcinoma in 2025. This rare form of cancer affects specific cells and typically impacts organs such as the kidneys or ovaries.
The couple relocated from Arizona to Colorado for Kelly's treatment. After exhausting their savings and being recommended for hospice care, they sought an alternative specialized treatment center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
To fund the estimated $100,000 to $150,000 treatment costs and additional expenses like relocation and daily needs, a GoFundMe has been established. They are appealing to their online community, drawing parallels to the support received when they cared for Walter years ago.
As of the article's publication, the fundraiser has garnered over $48,000 towards its $55,000 goal, with donations described as 'life-changing' by the couple.
