Your Stories

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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.

Sep 19, 2022

Thank you For Helping Save Paul's Life

For Paul, meeting the crew that flew him on the day of his accident was an important part of his healing process.

Sep 15, 2022

Thank you, Waikino School

While on a recent mission, quick-thinking Crewman Bill held an impromptu Q&A session with the kids from Waikino School.

Sep 15, 2022

Your support gave Tammy her time-critical flight

After a nasty collision with another player, medics knew time was critical, Tammy needed an urgent flight to hospital.

22 11 2020 Rural Rotorua Farm KRISTIE ARH

Aug 12, 2022

With your generosity Kristie got the life-saving flight she needed

For parents Bill and Marie, November 2020 will remain in their minds for years to come.

Jul 4, 2022

Geoff and Barbara's Reason for Volunteering

When time counts your rescue helicopter will get there, and for one of our fabulous TECT Rescue Helicopter Volunteers, it was the only option, which saved his life.