Your Stories - Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter | Philips Search and Rescue Trust

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 Waikato Westpac 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, you have a story to tell, and we’d love for you to share it with us. Click here to share your story.

Dec 22, 2021

Your Support Makes a World of Difference

Your support ensures your rescue helicopter can be there for families like Ben’s at the scariest moments of their lives.

Dec 15, 2021

Alan’s life was saved by the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter

It took a split second for Alan to lose control of his bike.

Jul 7, 2021

Thank you for making this mission possible

Imagine yourself feeling uncharacteristically off-colour, wanting to see a doctor, but having to navigate social distance protocols and covid screening at the emergency centre.

Nov 18, 2020

Rescue helicopter a welcome sight

April 4th started as another ordinary day in extraordinary lockdown on the family's King Country property.

Dec 16, 2019

ROUTINE VISIT TO THE MIDWIFE SAVED THE LIFE OF 16 DAY OLD LACEY DOWNES

Born New Year’s Eve, precious baby Lacey entered 2019 as a healthy daughter to Gillian and Jordan Downes and little sister to Caleb. 16 days later Lacey was fighting for her life.

Oct 30, 2018

Your donation enabled Hayley to be winched to safety

Seasoned hiker and Te Aroha GP, Hayley felt her friends were going a bit over the top when they insisted she pack spare, warm clothes for a short one-hour hike up Mt Te Aroha.