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Craig Power

2025 - Drover's Run

I'm fundraising for Westpac Rescue helicopter , a life saving service that is invaluable to our region.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

By entering the Drover's Run Outback Adventure I am making a significant contribution to the lifesaving work of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. The charity provides urgent aeromedical assistance to over 1.5 million people, from Pre-Hospital Emergencies such as motor vehicle, farming and industrial accidents to Inter-Hospital Transfers of critically ill or injured.  As a flying intensive care unit, the crew is able to stabilise patients on the scene or in the air before safely and rapidly delivering them to the most appropriate hospital.

All funds raised on through the Drovers Run Outback Adventure will help keep the Rescue Helicopters ready to respond to those who need it most.

Please consider giving generously and share my page with your friends, family and colleagues. Thank you for your continuing support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.  

Thank you for your support.

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$10,190

My Goal

$20,000

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My Achievements

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Reached Fundraising Target

$500 - Helipad Hero

$1000 - Engines On

$1750 - Blue Sky Dreamer

$2500 - Airborne Angel

$5000 - High Flyer

My Updates

Wedtpac means a lot to our region

Monday 7th Jul
Back in February 2021, I was out in the Nundle State Forest for a morning trail ride with a few mates. On the way home, I came over the crest of a hill and straight into a fallen pine tree that had come down across the track. With no time to pull up properly, I lifted the front end and hit it hard with the back wheel, launching me about 20 metres down the road.

Lying there winded, I genuinely thought I’d broken my back. I’ve had my fair share of stacks over the years, but this one felt different – serious. We didn’t muck around. A call was made straight away. The conditions on the mountain meant the chopper couldn’t get to me directly, so a 4WD ambulance came in, got me down to Nundle, and from there the Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew me out to hospital.

Turned out I had several broken ribs, a punctured lung, and one rib that came dangerously close to piercing my heart. Three days in ICU and about a week in rehab later, I was lucky to be walking out.

Honestly, if it wasn’t for that helicopter and crew, things could’ve ended very differently. They save countless lives across our region every year, and I’ll be forever grateful for what they did that day.

2nd Time around

Monday 7th Jul
We had so much fun 2yrs ago and for such a great cause with great people we just had to return. 
Watch out Danny and I are coming back!! 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$2k

Longyard Hotel

$2k

The Pub

"All the best – may the tracks be dry, the esky full, and the fundraising sky high!"

$2k

Southgate Inn

"All the best – may the tracks be dry, the esky full, and the fundraising sky high!"

$2k

The Family Hotel

"All the best – may the tracks be dry, the esky full, and the fundraising sky high!"

$515

Dezign Hotels & Hospitality

$515

Era Elaine Richardson Architect

Great cause Craig

$500

Nsw Rugby League

$500

Peter Brazel

Good effort CP. Enjoy the Run.

$106.12

Edwin Jan

Well done Craig and good luck!!

$54.12

Phil Salvestrin

Good stuff Craig, absolutely a great service & 1 that we all know real life stories about.

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