This summer I am running all of the Great Walks in New Zealand, accumulating to 607.8km, to fundraise for Otago Rescue Helicopters.
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Kia Ora koutou,
Ko Annise toku ingoa. I am a medical student at the University of Otago and a medic in the NZ Army Reserves (SHSS, RNZAMC).
This year I have set myself a challenge to run all of the Great Walks in NZ. This accumulates to 607.8km (462.80km trail running and a 145km kayak). This challenge will highlight there are many ways for us to access the outdoors and make adventures accessible amongst busy studies or work. As well as encouraging students to engage in adventures, I will be fundraising for Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust. As a medical student interested in aeromedical rescue, this is an organization that I believe to be vitally important to facilitating safe access to recreation (including the Great Walks).
"The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter service is operated by HeliOtago from its bases in Dunedin and Queenstown and provides critical medical help to the communities of southern New Zealand. It is a partially Government funded community service supported by donations and sponsorships from individuals and organisations in our local community."
The tracks (as pictured below) include:
1 - Tongariro Northern Circuit (44.9km)
2 - Whanganui Ruver Journey (87km-145km kayak)
3 - Waikeremoana Track (46km)
4 - Abel Tasman Coast Track (60km)
5 - Heaphy Track (78.4km)
6 - Paparoa Track (55km)
7 - Routeburn Track (33km)
8 - Milford Track (53.5km)
9 - Kepler Track (60km)
10 - Rakiura Track (32km)
Otago Rescue Helicopters 24 October 2024
The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter service is operated by HeliOtago from its bases in Dunedin and Queenstown and provides critical medical help to the communities of southern New Zealand. It is a partially Government funded community service supported by donations and sponsorships from individuals and organisations in our local community.
From June 2023 - June 2024, the organisation flew 2,057 missions and carried 1,883 patients across the lower South Island. At approximately $20 million per serviced helicopter, the organisation is partially funded by government and a Community Trust. The Trust uses funds for medical equipment, helipads and flight networks to improve functioning. Having serviced 553 Accidents and 106 Search & Rescue missions this year, their work is critical for allowing safe explorations and outdoor pursuits.
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