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The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter that Philips Search and Rescue Trust supports, was founded in 2000, it serves the Coastal Bay of Plenty region, providing a 24/7 emergency service, 365 days a year. The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter is a fully-fledged air emergency medical service and is powered by an expert crew of Pilots, Air Flight Officers, and Critical Care Flight Paramedics.

With its quick response times, the rescue helicopter can be airborne within 10 minutes during the day and 20 minutes at night, ready to provide time-critical flights to those in need. Thanks to its advanced medical capabilities, patients can receive treatment en route to a medical facility, potentially reducing disability and improving survival. In 2025 alone, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out a total of 619 missions with March being the busiest month carrying out 70 missions.

In a life and death situation, it is the speed and agility of the rescue helicopter that makes all the difference, bringing life-saving equipment, rescue personnel and trauma-trained paramedics directly to the patient.

The funds raised will directly support the operational costs of the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter. Thank you in advance to everyone who chooses to donate—your support truly makes a difference.