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.
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Sep 19, 2022
Thank you For Helping Save Paul's Life
For Paul, meeting the crew that flew him on the day of his accident was an important part of his healing process.
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Sep 15, 2022
Thank you, Waikino School
While on a recent mission, quick-thinking Crewman Bill held an impromptu Q&A session with the kids from Waikino School.
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Sep 15, 2022
Your support gave Tammy her time-critical flight
After a nasty collision with another player, medics knew time was critical, Tammy needed an urgent flight to hospital.
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Aug 12, 2022
With your generosity Kristie got the life-saving flight she needed
For parents Bill and Marie, November 2020 will remain in their minds for years to come.
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Jul 4, 2022
Geoff and Barbara's Reason for Volunteering
When time counts your rescue helicopter will get there, and for one of our fabulous TECT Rescue Helicopter Volunteers, it was the only option, which saved his life.
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Jun 3, 2022
Gary thanks you for his life-saving flight
Life is a little less strenuous these days for Ngongotahā local Gary, who in August 2021 suffered a series of life-threatening heart attacks.
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