What is the Cost?
Each 7 day rider is asked to pay a ride fee which covers the following:
- All meals including breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners
- Quality accommodation in either holiday parks or motels
- Support vehicles and support team
- Final presentation evening on the Thursday night
- 2x 2024 RFTC Ride Jerseys & a polo shirt.
TOTAL COST $950 pp + $600 fundraising minimum
Is Fundraising Compulsory?
Yes, fundraising is compulsory. Each rider is asked to raise a minimum of $600
See our fundraising tips page for more ideas and tricks!
Fundraising can be done via
- Your own fundraising page
- Selling or purchasing one of the sponsorship packages
- A personal donation
- Holding your own event
- Selling raffle tickets
- Create your own polo shirt and sell logo positions to corporate companies
- Come up with your own fundraising ideas!
How long has the Ride for the Chopper been going?
The 2024 Ride for the Chopper will be the 22nd year that the event will be held.
Who can participate?
Anyone over the age of 18 and in good health.
Is a medical examination required before registering?
No, a medical examination is not required but it is recommended.
Can I take part in one or two days?
Weekend/Mid Ride & Fundraising options are available. For more information please contact Jeff Galbraith on 02 6764 9400
Where do the funds raised go?
Every dollar you raise on the Ride for the Chopper contributes to keeping the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Our AW139 helicopters are flying intensive care units. They can carry two patients or a baby infant carrier.
It costs about $40 million a year to keep the helicopters and crews ready to respond when needed.
Four AW139’s cover 1.5m people throughout Northern New South Wales, from the Hawkesbury to the Queensland border, making it one of the leading aeromedical services in Australia.
The AW139’s cost $1,000 per hour in fuel, $1,000 per hour to run the engine, $1,500 for the airframe and for $500 avionics, that’s a total of $4,000 per hour.
About $12 million of the cost is raised through sponsorships, Volunteer, Support Group activities, events like the Ride for the Chopper and partnerships with our community.
The remainder is funded through contracts with NSW Health and NSW Ambulance.
For more information, please visit the below links:
Can my Employer sponsor me to ride & if so what are the advantages of this to my Employer?
Yes, your employer can sponsor riders.
2024 Sponsorship Packages
How do I log my kilometres?
You can log your training and ride kilometres via a fitness App (Fitbit, Strava, Mapmyfitness) or manually to let everyone know how far you’ve ridden!
