Any of us could need the Westpac Rescue Chopper. Lets make sure it's always there when we need it

The Westpac Rescue Chopper service is a long running institution across New Zealand.

Thousand of flights are conducted every year saving lives, providing ambulance services to remote locations. As a result, 1000's of New Zealanders have lived from the Choppers getting them to proper medical care in the "golden hour".

As a 38 year employee of Westpac, like many staff, the chopper service is dear to my heart. On top of that my own father survived a serious heart issue in 2001 as a result of a rescue chopper ride.

In 2006 I rode from Kaitaia to Wellington for the chopper - it's about time I dusted off the old kit and put a big effort in! So come 12th May 2023 we're doing a little ride - about 240km from Queenstown to Invercargill via Gore, all in one day.

The biggest challenge is getting me fit enough to do it.....though worth a crack ! I can say the training will hurt and the ride will be worse....so make me suffer and make sure I deliver by donating today!