Climbing a mountain to make it a molehill

$3,615 raised

Participating in The Million $$$ Ride - Westpac Chopper Appeal Bike Ride QT2INV 30th June 2024

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With 2 members of Grey Lynn Cycle Club (GLCC) having accessed the services of the Westpac Helicopter within the space of a year, it's time to give back.

Members of GLCC with attempt to ride the elevation of Mt Everest in one continuous ride, riding up the same hill more than 80 times, and in under 24 hours. 8848 meters is the height of Everest, that's over 8 and half kilometres uphill. There sure are going to be lots of sore bodies at the end of this challenge.

Our aim is to raise $10,000 towards the Westpac Helicopter appeal.

We'd like to thank everyone in advance for your generosity.

You never know when you're going to nee to take a helicopter flight in an emergency, it's time to pat it forward.

The funds raised enable our rescue helicopters to continue helping people in emergency situations, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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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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Kieran
Kieran on 17 Jun 2024    Everest; how hard can that be?
About time for your second Everest isn't it, Simon??
$50
Mary
Mary on 07 Jun 2024    Everest; how hard can that be?
Looks gruelling! Fantastic cause, our chopper services are literally lifelines to those of us outside the main centres, thank you!
$50
Natalia
Natalia on 06 Jun 2024    Everest; how hard can that be?
Great job!
$20
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 05 Jun 2024    Everest; how hard can that be?
$10
ABI bake sale cash
ABI bake sale cash on 04 Jun 2024    Everest; how hard can that be?
$17

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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 15 Feb 2024 and ended on 30 Jun 2024.