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$5,136 of $5,000 goal

Given by 61 generous donors in 6 weeks

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I have been involved to help raise money for this worthy charity for over 11 years.

Queenstown, Otago

This photo is of my wife, Joanne who used the Otago and Southland Rescue Helicopter Service twice over a two year period. Both trips saved her life and provided her with extra time to enjoy her family and friends. Unfortunately she passed on the 23rd March 2024 so I am not only riding my 11th ride on Friday the 8th of May to raise funds for such a worthy cause but also in honour of Joanne my wife.

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Donations rolling in - lets blow the target of $5,000 out of the water !!! 6 May 2026

Eternally grateful for all the generous poeple who recognise a needed community cause when they see one. Many have supported me and the cause year after year which keeps me motivated to do it all again.

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