Westpac Rescue Helicopter Earthquake Appeal Nov '16

$2,531 donated

Given by 38 generous donors in 5 weeks

Please support us as Air Rescue responds to the devastating 7.5 earthquake and aftershocks in Canterbury and affected regions.

Canterbury

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter team are responding to the series of earthquakes that have affected our region dramatically.

We need URGENT support from our community - please make a donation to help our rescue efforts during this time of emergency when our resources are stretched to the limit.

Our base (Garden City Helicopters) has been set up as an operations centre for the deployment of resources as well as the air rescue service. The road is very badly damaged in the affected area and so helicopters are the main lifeline. All of the team are focused on dealing with the situation at hand.

We are working closely with the rest of Emergency Services to help where possible. The main rescue helicopter was deployed to the scene soon after midnight on Monday, transporting in medical personnel & working with Police and LandSAR.

Garden City Helicopters are also helping to get in supplies and are doing a road survey with Transit NZ - the road has been very badly damaged.

We also need to remember that it is business as usual for our rescue crew - there have been several medical emergencies that are unrelated to the earthquake that we still need to respond to.

Please donate today to support Air Rescue's earthquake relief efforts.

Thanks for your support everyone, and stay safe!

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust's involvement (page creator)

We are responding to the earthquake relief efforts in and around the affected areas in Canterbury.

About us

The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust fundraises to support the delivery of Canterbury's Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and the West Coast's ROA Mining Rescue Helicopter Service. Each year the Trust needs to raise $6m to provision the service 24/7.

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Thank You 23 November 2016

Wow - thanks so much for supporting Air Rescue during this time!

We have been using all of the resources at our disposal to provide the best care and service to Kaikoura and the surrounding region in the wake of the devastating earthquake.

Your donation has helped us towards the $300,000 we need to continue to support the region - each dollar helps!

Please go the extra step today and share the link with your friends, family and colleagues - we need to get the word out that Air Rescue needs urgent support from our community. We need you as much as you need us.

Thank you and stay safe.

From, the Air Rescue Crew.

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Viv on 23 Dec 2016

Fly safe and keep up the good work

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Environmental Protection Authority on 15 Dec 2016

$240.80

Jenna O'Donnell - Independent Norwex Sales Consultant on 15 Dec 2016

I held a fundraiser to try raise funds for this cause, although I didn't reach my target goal I know every dollar counts! Well done and thank you for all of the assistance you have provided to Kaikoura and surrounding areas in this past month!

$50