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.

Oct 30, 2018

Jordan thanks you for coming to her rescue

Jordan Robertson calls her fall at school camp a blessing in disguise, and for good reason.

Apr 30, 2018

A mother thanks you for saving the lives of her twins, and her own

Looking at the Waraich twins today you would never guess that very recently they were flying for their lives.

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Nov 3, 2016

Your support played a vital part in Shelley’s rescue

“I don’t think I’m afraid to fly in a helicopter now. I’d quite like to go again – but on a nice enjoyable trip, not an emergency!

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Mar 31, 2016

My head felt like a chopper blade

Working in the Pureora Forest Park, Damian Firth needed help but colleagues had disappeared for the holidaysDamian competently leads youth in outdoor pursuits, but while honing his skills during navigation practice, his world was literally…

Nov 2, 2015

Your support saved Scott

Seasoned hunter, Bruce Falconer, almost lost his son when he was shot.

Nov 2, 2015

Housework leads to hematoma

The simple domestic chore of sweeping outside her house, resulted in Gillian Schwass being swept up into the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter and rushed to hospital.