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.
May 15, 2023
Greg got the timely flight he needed thanks to you
Enjoying the last few days on holiday in January 2023, Greg took a quick stroll along the Taupo lakefront to grab a coffee.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sep 15, 2022
Erin thanks you for her challenging rescue
It was meant to be an adventurous weekend, but things took a turn when Erin’s bike hit a pothole and she flew over the handlebars.
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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.
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