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.

Nov 3, 2016

Alistair owes you his life

When Alistair Blennerhasset felt a strange sensation in his chest, he immediately called an ambulance. But Alistair wasn’t having a heart attack.

May 17, 2016

Bull versus motorbike

YOU GAVE ANTHONY THE GIFT OF LIFE.

Nov 2, 2015

An urgent flight saved Murray Gough

MURRAY’S DESPERATE PLIGHT LED TO AN URGENT FLIGHT, LIFE-SAVING SURGERY AND A MIRACULOUS RECOVERYMurray Gough is a medical miracle with an amazing story of survival to share.

Nov 2, 2015

A split second decision saved Jason O’Connell’s life

“I was a farmworker in Reporoa at the time. I was on my bike, went over a bump I have ridden over many times, but I must have been going too fast.

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Jul 6, 2015

The long road to recovery

Your support enabled Craig to get the urgent medical treatment he needed – fast.

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Jul 6, 2015

Fuel explosion at petrol station

Your support helped Adrian receive treatment, fast!The prospect of a weekend’s fishing trip to Mayor Island with friends was over in a flash for Adrian Gidlow – the flash of a sudden fuel explosion.