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QT2INV2016 Bike Ride

Closed Cause page created in the Community category by QT2INV Bike Ride 2016 - Westpac Chopper Appeal for "Lakes District Air Rescue Trust"

  Southland

  • $19,199.05 donated
  • 217 generous donors

All funds raised go towards the Lakes District Air Rescue Trust to ensure the continued operation of the rescue helicopters.

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Search & Rescue Volunteering

Up to sixty riders will cycle from Queenstown to Invercarcargill (230kms) on Friday the 13th of May 2016 to raise funds for our local rescue helicopter service.

Lakes District Air Rescue Trust operates helicopters based in Te Anau and Queenstown that service the wider Southland area. The cost to operate is $1.2 million each year and only 50% is funded by the Government and the balance comes from the community, general fundraising and the Westpac Chopper Appeal.

Over 450 missions are undertaken every year or 650 flying hours.

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QT2INV Bike Ride 2016 - Westpac Chopper Appeal

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Up to sixty riders will cycle from Queenstown to Invercarcargill (230kms) on Friday the 13th of May 2016 to raise funds for our local rescue helicopter service.

Lakes District Air Rescue Trust operates helicopters based in Te Anau and Queenstown that service the wider Southland area. The cost to operate is $1.2 million each year and only 50% is funded by the Government and the balance comes from the community, general fundraising and the Westpac Chopper Appeal.

Over 450 missions are undertaken every year or 650 flying hours.

All funds raised benefit:

Lakes District Air Rescue Trust

Funds will be paid to a verified bank account of Westpac Chopper Appeal on behalf of Lakes District Air Rescue Trust.

“Well done Bevan Ellis and all the Peloton on a great ride!”
“Awesome effort by all, would love to join you next year.”
“Well done boys on the ride and great cause to support!!”
“Awesome ride! Thanks Murray, Reece & the support crew for another fantastic event for a great cause, see you next year!!”
“Go Grandad Graeme”
“Good work Nigel, keep your head down and the fluids up.”
“Chris, best bet is to stay out of the wind.”
“Go Brent and all the Westpac riders!!”
“Great effort Brent & Reuben!!!”
“Everyone has a reason (maybe several) to be grateful for the chopper. Least we can do is to support those wonderful folk riding in the rain!”
  • $19,199.05 donated
  • 217 generous donors

$19,199 donated

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This cause page was created on 21 Mar 2016 and closed at 17:00 NZST (UTC +12:00) on 10 Jun 2016.

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