Your 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 Aerocool 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.

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

“There will never be enough thank yous. Thank you!’

Kindness has a profound and lasting impact on people’s lives. It gives people a second chance - and in some cases, even a third and forth.

Sep 3, 2024

Your incredible support helped save Geoff’s life

Thanks to generous kind-hearted people like you, Geoff was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in the nick of time. Geoff and his wife had no idea their world was about to turn upside down.

May 7, 2024

A Redwood Forest rescue - thanks to you!

On a beautiful Rotorua day, Jonty, a keen mountain biker, was enjoying the tracks and trails in the scenic Redwood Forest.

Sep 5, 2023

Rescue Helicopter Crew Rescues Tramper After Accident thanks to you

On a winter Sunday in early July, Heather from Tauranga embarked on a tramping adventure with her local tramping group. Their destination was Cashmores Clearing, following the Wharawhara River from the Wharawhara Rd end.