Troy's Fundraiser for the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service

Over one month I have decided to stop drinking to raise awareness and funds for the New Zealand Flying Doctors. The money that would have been spent for my student social life will be put towards the fundraiser.

Earlier this year we needed the New Zealand Flying Doctors services to transport Mum, Rachel Wilson to Nelson back from Christchurch hospital. She was going through terminal cancer and her final wish was to make it home. The New Zealand Flying Doctors provided an outstanding service for Rachel and the rest of the family.

About the New Zealand Flying Doctors:

When time is of the essence and distance is an issue, the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service is the only option for many patients.

This service provides critical-care patient transfer services between hospitals across New Zealand.

As a flying intensive care unit with highly trained medical staff and specialist equipment, patients receive a seamless level of care from bed to bed- they are in the safest of hands.

The service operates 24/7 transferring critical care burn victims, spinal injury patients, neonatal transfers, trauma victims, surgery transfers, organ delivery, blood or equipment supplies.

Why do they need help?

Mission numbers have increased significantly in recent years resulting in a deficit between the government funding available (DHBs) and the demand for the service.

A new purpose built patient oriented Emergency Air Facility has also increased costs and new technologies and training are available to enhance patient outcomes.