Your Stories

Do you have a story to share?

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 Aerocool 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, we’d love for you to share it with us. Click here to share your story.

Oct 30, 2018

Belinda received life saving treatment because of you

A week prior to a major health scare, Belinda Walker experienced some warning signs that trouble was on the horizon; a blood nose and flashing lights in her vision.

Oct 18, 2017

Your donation enabled Asante’s life-saving flight

Asante Conley was only five years old when he was pre-diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on New Year’s Eve 2015.

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Nov 3, 2016

You were there when Laura needed it the most

As she flew off her mountain bike, down a bank and onto the floor of the Whakarewarewa Forest below, Laura sensed this was no ordinary fall.

Nov 3, 2016

Alistair owes you his life

When Alistair Blennerhasset felt a strange sensation in his chest, he immediately called an ambulance. But Alistair wasn’t having a heart attack.

May 17, 2016

Bull versus motorbike

YOU GAVE ANTHONY THE GIFT OF LIFE.

Nov 2, 2015

An urgent flight saved Murray Gough

MURRAY’S DESPERATE PLIGHT LED TO AN URGENT FLIGHT, LIFE-SAVING SURGERY AND A MIRACULOUS RECOVERYMurray Gough is a medical miracle with an amazing story of survival to share.