I'm getting active in support of the Neurological Foundation! I am swimming the length of New Zealand as the crow flies, 1402km, in swimming pools over the next 2-3 years.
On 8 June 2020, after collapsing at home, I attended Emergency Department at Wellington Hospital where I had an MRI scan. The scan showed up a 2.5cm brain tumour. I was immediately admitted to the neurology department. On 11 June, I underwent brain surgery when the grade 4 cancerous tumour was removed. Thereafter, I underwent 30 days of radiation therapy, completing it on 1 September 2020. Since the removal of the tumour, I have maintained good health, swimming regularly.
I've created this page because I want to raise hope for the 1 in 5 Kiwis affected by neurological conditions. I'm inspired by the research that the Neurological Foundation funds and want to help ensure that they can continue with this research and continue saving lives. Please help me help them by giving whatever you can using the ‘Donate’ button.
My Achievements
My Updates
First 50km completed!!
Saturday 19th Dec
And we're off!
Saturday 21st Nov Fiona's end to end swimming challenge began on 6th November, and as of today (21st November), she is now 11km north of Bluff! Her latest day saw her swim 110 lengths in one go (2.75km), more than she ever swam as an 18 year old swimming club member.Thank you to my Sponsors
$765
Tom & Mary Kirkwood
$500
Easyswim
$159
Yesim Morice
I love you my dearest friend!! I will row alongside
$159
Rod Gethen And Frances Jones
$127.20
Solf & Amelia Maifea
All the best Fiona. Enjoy the journey and all the joy that comes with this important task. Kudos 😁 Love Solf and Amelia Maifea
$106
Julie & Michelle
In memory of a beautiful person; let us all help achieve this goal with you.
$106
Laura Jones
To the memory of a lovely and loving person xxx
$106
Laura Leitch
$106
Lyncia Podmore
Watch out for web I g of the toes!!
$106
Jane Cawley
Love you Fiona
$106
The Gibson’s
So proud of all that you continue to accomplish! Love Cory, Amy, Maya and Elliott
$106
Campbell And Jane Miller
From top to bottom that's so cool In many a New Zealand swimming pool Well cheer, applaud with lots of fuss But thankful that it's you not us!
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Jo
Hi Fiona - you are an inspiration - well done on your swimming efforts. From The Telfers.
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Kathleen Kidd
$106
Margaret Powell
What a swim!
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Ann Harkness
With your amazing determination you’ll get to that goal I have no doubt!
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Sarah Gilbertson
Kia kaha Fiona! You're an inspirational wahine toa x
$106
Ann And Duncan Miller
Awesome!! We are so proud of you and all the family. Stay well and happy.💕
$106
Richard Greenwood
You go Aquawoman!
$106
Anona Cranston
You will smash this Fiona, it’s amazing how these ideas just pop into your head. Good luck and lots of love Ian & Anona
$106
Pat Porterfield And David Scott
We are inspired by your commitment to this challenge!
$106
Solf And Amelia Maifea
In loving memory of an incredible lady and the worthy cause she fought for XX
$106
Jane Cawley
$100
Rachael Dewar
Wow! You are fabulous Fiona (see what I did there?). You can't keep a great Scot down! So proud of you. X
$100
Malcolm Palmer
Dear Fiona, Duncan and Ann keep Malcolm and I current on happenings in the Miller household in New Zealand. The latest news has been wonderful! Good luck on this monumental swimming undertaking that you are going to do and that we are delighted to support. Best wishes to you, Chris, Cameron and Ross for a safe and joyous Christmas season and a promising 2021...Roberta and Malcolm xx
$100
John Cawley And Theresa Coffey
Cheering you on all the way! Love John, Theresa, Patrick and Caroline
$95
Karen Mcgowan
$79.50
Roger Chiasson
As we say in Nova Scotia, "Give'er"! What a great goal to set for yourself. All the best to you and your family?
$79.50
Brit Schlagowski
Enjoy the challenge fiona. Try thorndon pool for a session. It's my happy place. Brit
$79.50
Jordan, Caitlin And Oliver
Way to go Fiona!
$79.50
Jane Cawley
To sweet Fiona who died in July. We will continue to fight the fight in your name.
$75
Susan, Martin, Tom And Eva
Gie it laldy Fiona! Here's tae a big toast at the end!
$53
Eva, Andy, Kea And Lilly
In your loving memory, I hope this race will be finished
$53
Fiona Miller
$53
Davis Living
$53
Ottawa Millers
We love you Fiona!!!! Amazing. Cheering you on from Ottawa xo
$53
Antonia Milkop
Awesome effort 👏
$53
Susan Perkins
This is amazing Fiona! All the best for your pool journey!!
$53
Lisa Armstrong
Great effort. I heard about it from my niece Susan Perkins. Wishing you all the best.
$53
Louise Hare
$53
Doron & Bev Nussbaum & Girls
An admiral goal! So happy to hear you are doing so well. We will look forward to updates and cheer you along the way!
$53
Adrian Thompson
Awesome work!
$53
Anonymous
It is so great what you are doing Fiona and awesome you've made such a good recovery x
$53
Carran/smith Wh?nau
Arohanui
$53
Anonymous
Keep going Fiona! You're an inspiration
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Michelle Hall Collins
In memory of a wonderful person.
$52.50
Susie Mccarty
$52.50
Rich Easton
Thank you for the support of the Neurological Foundation - thoughts are with you all
$50
Margaret And Gordon Davis
Nova Scotia strong
$31.80
Catherine Mcculloch
Wow Fiona, what an amazing feat. I’ll be cheering you on from the stands.
$26.50
Aaron Graham
$26.50
Kate Wilson
You are an inspiration girl. Go for it!
$26.50
Barbara Franks
So happy to support this adventure Fiona! Be like a fish!!
$26.25
Glenda K
$25
Patricia Weber-gibson
To Chris, Cameron, Ross and all of Fiona’s family, We were deeply saddened to hear of Fiona’s passing. We are thinking of you all and holding you in our hearts. Jimmy, Pat, Megan and Allyson Gibson
$25
Anonymous
$25
Diane Fraser
For Laura’s cycle/run to remember her friend. Thinking of you, your family and friends. ❤️
$25
Jim And Pat Gibson And Girls
Just keep swimming! Thinking of you Fiona and sending many well wishes your way from Nova Scotia.
$25
Keep on swimming - Be a trans-world end-to-ender!! Love Mum & Dad