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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, by taking part in the 2025 Byron Coastal Charity Walk.
Every dollar raised contributes to keeping the Rescue Helicopter Service available 24/7, 365 days a year.
The AW139 Helicopters 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.
Please support my fundraising page to keep the helicopters and crews ready to respond when needed.
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First Donation

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Reached Target

$100 - Helipad Hero

$250 - Lift Off Legend

$500 - Blue Sky Dreamer

$1000 - Airborne Angel

$2500 - High Flyer
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My reason why!
Thursday 1st MayWhen I first completed this walk in 2021, I had never known anyone who had needed to use this service. Since then both my family and that of my walking buddy has needed to use the helicopter to transport a loved one for much needed medical care.
On the 22nd June 2021 my father in law was rushed to GBH in a critical condition. It was quickly realised he had 2 large brain tumours and may not survive the day. After many more tests and talks with Gold Coast specialists they called the Rescue Helicopter to take him to the Gold Coast. There the specialists confirmed our worst fears being there was nothing they could do. However the medication they gave him, released some pressure and brought him back to being conscious. This brought the family time so a new granddaughter whom he had never met could fly with her parents and sisters from WA to be at his bed side. He was then transferred back to Grafton where family and friends could visit and reminisce.
Sadly on the 29th June 2021 he passed away surrounded by his 4 kids and their partners. If it wasn’t for the rescue helicopter he would not of been able to spend his last days surrounded by all those that cared for him. Something I will be forever grateful for.
Amazing to think 2025 is my 4th time taking part in this beautiful event.
ShareThank you to my Sponsors

$54.12
Emma

$54.12
Kate Cootes
You’ve got this Aunty Dan!

$54.12
Danielle Woods

$54.12
Robert And Belinda Singleton
Very proud of your effort and determination 💞

$50
Dean & Kerrie Short
Good luck Dann

$27.81
Kyra

$27.81
Sarah Crotty

$27.81
Susan Bailey

$27.81
Jayne

$22.58
Melissa Cox
Good luck ladies !

$22.58
Bridgett Woods
Go Girl!!!!!

$22.58
Charmon Buchanan

$10
Way to go girls!