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 Greenlea 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.

Feb 20, 2023

Thank You Lakeland Dancers

A local fundraising event supporting the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was a hit with dancers of the Lakeland Line Dancers.

Feb 20, 2023

Makae thanks you for your support

Living in sunny Tauranga, 12-year-old Makae and his family love to ski and snowboard the ramps and rails at Turoa Ski Field each winter.

Sep 15, 2022

Local film raises vital funds

For passionate film-maker John Ball, creating something good from his friend Darrell’s cycling accident was an important journey for both of them. For years Darrell cycled the Tongariro River Trail regularly without incident.

Jun 12, 2022

Your support makes a difference, and it certain did for Brook last October.

Living in Taupo, business owner Brook Slingsby was working at his engineering premisses when he was in serious need of help.

Apr 20, 2022

With your generosity Alison is able to keep ticking off her list!

When your rescue helicopter is tasked to a mission, it’s because it is the fastest, best and in many cases, the only option. For Alison this was certainly the case.

Mar 10, 2022

Max says Thank You for Helping Save His Life

Max's story, in his own words:

Living on a lifestyle property in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty that seems to be under the flightpath of Rescue Choppers, I often think of the unfortunate casualties that…