Hope For Vonna

Hello, my name is Vonna Keller.

My life as a leader has put me in a position to look after others, whether in Antarctica as an field training officer, in the Himalayas as a guide, instructor and first responder, as a mountain safety and first responder at Maydena mountain bike part or on medical wards as a nurse.

My career and my life dedicated to looking after others ended suddenly eight years ago, when I was diagnosed with metastatic cancer. The doctors gave me just one year to live, but here I am, still fighting, still surviving. It's been a long journey, filled with countless rounds of chemotherapy, radiation treatments, and multiple surgeries.

Against all odds, I'm still here, and I believe it's because I'm a fighter.

There have been days when I've been so sick I've not wanted to get off the couch. But my brain says 'go' and my adventurous heart still gets me outside. I've been working the whole time, kept adventuring and supporting others where I can.

Now I need some support to get the help that I need.

Unfortunately, the treatments available for my cancer in Australia have been exhausted. My doctors here have done everything they can, but the cancer remains. I've been advised about new medical treatments available in North America. My radiation oncologist and oncology specialist are fully supportive of this treatment. They believe that this could be the breakthrough I need. But, as you can imagine, these treatments are costly.

I have a group of friends supporting me to raise the funds because I can't do it on my own.

We're aiming to raise $150,000 AUD to cover the expenses of this life-saving treatment.

Your support could mean the difference between continuing this fight or being forced to stop.

My journey has been long and challenging, but I refuse to give up now. If you can contribute, no matter the amount, you will be giving me a chance—a chance to continue living, a chance to see more tomorrows.

Thank you for your generosity, your support, and your belief in me.

Together, we can make this happen!

Vonna