Patients and donors are at the heart of everything we do. Your stories are a powerful testament to human strength, courage, vulnerability, and hope.
Your stories inspire others and bring awareness to the lifesaving work undertaken by the highly skilled personnel onboard the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter, who are saving lives every day.
If you have experienced our service or held a fundraising event or activity for your rescue helicopter, you have a story to tell, and we’d love for you to share it with us. Click here to share your story.
Mar 10, 2022
Your Support Saves Lives Like Lou's
A fit and active couple, Keith and Lou Roebuck had travelled to Tokoroa in their motorhome to attend the Timber Town Romp.
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Dec 22, 2021
Your Support Makes a World of Difference
Your support ensures your rescue helicopter can be there for families like Ben’s at the scariest moments of their lives.
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Dec 15, 2021
Alan’s life was saved by the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter
It took a split second for Alan to lose control of his bike.
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Jul 7, 2021
Thank you for making this mission possible
Imagine yourself feeling uncharacteristically off-colour, wanting to see a doctor, but having to navigate social distance protocols and covid screening at the emergency centre.
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Nov 18, 2020
Rescue helicopter a welcome sight
April 4th started as another ordinary day in extraordinary lockdown on the family's King Country property.
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Dec 16, 2019
ROUTINE VISIT TO THE MIDWIFE SAVED THE LIFE OF 16 DAY OLD LACEY DOWNES
Born New Year’s Eve, precious baby Lacey entered 2019 as a healthy daughter to Gillian and Jordan Downes and little sister to Caleb. 16 days later Lacey was fighting for her life.
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