We are delighted to share some absolutely incredible news: an Airbus H145, twin-engine, rescue helicopter will be taking to the skies in your region from early 2025.
Valued at $18 million, this incredible, state-of-the-art aircraft will make a world of difference to the rescue missions we fly out on - improving both efficiency and performance.
Please excuse us while we geek out over the advanced autopilot capabilities and avionics...
Your Greenlea Rescue Helicopter pilot will soon be able to navigate through poor weather conditions, enabling your rescue helicopter crew to fly out on missions that previously would have been considered unsuitable.
The H145 also allows for landings on rough, muddy, and uneven terrain. And with more room and easy-to-reach medical equipment, your Critical Care Flight Paramedic (CCFP) won't be as cramped or restricted as they provide life-saving, intensive care to patients.
It is WONDERFUL knowing that your community will soon have this gold-standard rescue helicopter in service, so that every patient can have the best possible care and treatment in an emergency.
But...
This incredible helicopter is still missing a vital piece of equipment: a rescue winch.
Many rescues require a winch to lower CCFP down to a patient, and winch to lift the patient back up into the helicopter. It's an essential piece of equipment for every rescue helicopter.
Our challenge is to raise $616,071 to buy a new rescue winch for your H145 helicopter. But we have some good news! Your fantastic friends at Greenlea Foundation Trust have agreed to DOUBLE every gift given up to $300,000, to our upcoming Greenlea Challenge to Lift Appeal...
Doubling your donation, and doubling the impact for your community.
Which means we only need to raise $300,000 to buy a new rescue winch. Please, can you help us?
To donate or for fundraising ideas, please head to rescue.org.nz/grh or call us on 0800 11 10 10 to support your community, and help us buy a rescue winch for your H145 Rescue Helicopter.
Thank you so much!
