>>> MAKE A DONATION, LEAVE A LEGACY OR BECOME A FRIEND

Your donation and financial support is appreciated to assist in providing your community with a dedicated emergency service for your region.

To maintain and continue this service, on-going commercial sponsorship and financial support from the community is essential.

MAKE A DONATION

Invest in the knowledge that we will be able to assist you and your loved ones you should the need ever arise. The rescue helicopters operating the air ambulance services are equipped to the highest of international standards and ongoing financial support from the community is essential. Your receipted donation qualifies for a tax rebate.

LEAVE A LEGACY

You may wish to help ensure this essential service is there for the future of your children, family and loved ones. Simply by leaving a bequest in your will, you are investing in the wellbeing and safety of your family and the generations that will follow them. Bequests can be made in the form of specific dollar amounts, other kinds of property, a percentage of the estate, or all or a portion of what remains after you have provided for your family.

If you have an existing Will and wish to alter it in order to leave a bequest, all you need to do is make an amendment called a codicil. To add a codicil, download the Codicil Form here and take it to your solicitor.

All bequests are treated with confidentiality.

For more information on Bequests please contact:
Mr David Wickham
Secretary, Philips Search & Rescue Trust
PO Box 214, Taupo
Email: dw@strettons.co.nz
Phone: 07-378 7105

BECOME A FRIEND

For a minimum donation of $35, and only a further $5, you can take up the benefits of becoming a Friend of your local Rescue Helicopter.

What are the benefits?

If you suffer an accident or illness requiring hospitalisation within New Zealand you will, if appropriate be transported by air to a hospital within the St John Ambulance Midland and Central Region nearest to your home to enable you to continue your recovery near family and friends.

Who does my $5 membership cover?

This service is available not only to you, but also to any immediate family member/s whose principal place of residence is within the Friends household.

What else will I receive for my membership?

Your yearly subscription will be acknowledged and you will receive a membership card, bumper sticker, and two newsletters each year, keeping you updated on the work of your rescue helicopter service.

How will my donation be acknowledged?

All donations to your local Rescue Helicopter will be receipted and mailed to you within a week or two. Donations qualify for a personal tax rebate.

Download full Terms and Conditions of Friends transport here.

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