Chopper Appeal
When a child's life hangs in the balance... your support can tip the scales.
Your rescue crew are trained to fly to an emergency at a moment's notice. Because when a child's life is in danger, every second counts. Every tool and piece of equipment they use to save lives is provided by generous supporters like you.
Your rescue crew are trained to fly to an emergency at a moment's notice. Because when a child's life is in danger, every second counts. Every tool and piece of equipment they use to save lives is provided by generous supporters like you.

Recent Missions
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
Greenlea Rescue Helicopter
Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter
YOUR STORIES
Apr 18, 2023
Tina thanks you for her life-saving flight
Last November, Tina was at home in Foxton Beach, completely unaware that her day was about to take an unexpected and dramatic turn.
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Feb 20, 2023
A huge thank you to the Lions Club of Woodville
Last December marked the 30th anniversary of the Lions Club of Woodville’s iconic Coast to Coast motorcycle ride, sponsored by Suzuki, raising much-needed funds for the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter.
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Feb 20, 2023
Colyton Bunnythorpe Lions Club funds essential piece of equipment
Thanks to funding from the Lions Club of Colyton Bunnythorpe the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter now has a new vacuum mattress onboard.
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