Chopper Riders

$17,562 raised

Our team is riding 870km from Christchurch to Invercargill over 4 days from May 7-10 raising money for the 2024 Westpac Chopper Appeal.

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Please support us to keep our rescue helicopters helping people in need. Be it airlifting new mums in labour to hospital, or saving adventurers from life-threatening incidents, your contributions help keep Kiwis safe, whoever they are, whatever they’re doing. #TogetherGreater.

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THANK YOU  1 July 2024

Posted by: Westpac Chopper Appeal

Thank you to our riders, support crew, sponsors, celebrities and host schools for another amazing year and fundraising effort. But a very special thanks to all who gave to this wonderful cause supporting us and helping us reach our goal. Across all our fundraising efforts we have raised > $ 145,000 for the Lakes District Air Rescue Trust. Looking forward to seeing you all back again in 2025.

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Latest donations

Becks
Great work, cuz
$20
Stephen & Karla
Stephen & Karla on 13 May 2024    Westpac Chopper Appeal Ride covering 870km over 4 Days
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 13 May 2024
Well done #togethergreater
$25
Mary Rose
Mary Rose on 13 May 2024
Absolutely incredible effort - I am in awe! Well done to you all!
$50
Alastair
Alastair on 12 May 2024    The Extended Chopper Ride
Well done david
$100

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The Million $$$ Ride - Westpac Chopper Appeal Bike Ride QT2INV 10th May 2024

Annual Bike Ride raising funds for this lifesaving service - Our Rescue Choppers.

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This campaign started on 25 Feb 2024 and ended on 30 Jun 2024.