Stories

Do you have a story to share?

Patients and donors are at the heart of everything we do. Your stories are a powerful testament to human strength, courage, vulnerability, and hope.

Your stories inspire others and bring awareness to the lifesaving work undertaken by the highly skilled personnel onboard the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, who are saving lives every day.

If you have experienced our service or held a fundraising event or activity for your rescue helicopter, we’d love for you to share it with us. Click here to share your story.

Sep 30, 2025

Then & Now: A Twin Mission That Saved Twin Lives

Your generosity gave this family a future…

When Aman went into sudden early labour while far from specialist care, it was your support that made the impossible possible.

Sep 15, 2025

MARK AND HIS FAMILY ARE ‘GRATEFUL BEYOND WORDS’

After a long and busy weaning period on his Waikite Valley farm, Mark was looking forward to a weekend holiday with his family. He just had one last job… Shift some cows.

Jul 31, 2025

grateful patient Colin becomes heli hero

“I feel very blessed,” says Colin

When Colin was lying on the road after a terrible motorbike accident, you helped deliver the rescue helicopter to his side.

May 16, 2025

Peter wouldn’t be alive today, if it wasn’t for generous supporters

Peter was living out in the country, in rural Mangakino. On a cold and blustery day, he went to feed out silage on their remote farm.

Mar 6, 2025

Sacha will be ‘forever grateful’

Sacha and her family have a favourite mountain walk. They must’ve tramped up and down that mountain 100+ times. But one day, Sacha says…

“We were coming down, and I slipped.