Danielle Woods

2024 Byron Coastal Charity Walk

I'm fundraising for...

The Rescue Helicopter Service, taking part in the 2024 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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$100 - Helipad Hero

$250 - Lift Off Legend

$500 - Blue Sky Dreamer

$1000 - Airborne Angel

$2500 - High Flyer

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My reason for walking

Thursday 29th Feb

 


I've joined Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service for their 2024 Byron Coast 36km Charity Walk  to raise funds for those in need of this vital service.

When 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. 

With that being said it would be awesome if you would be able to donate toward my walking efforts. Every $1 raised will help the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and potentially make a world of difference to other families like mine.

Thank you so much for your support - it is truly appreciated. 💖

Thank you to my Sponsors

$52.75

Megan Lomax

$52.75

Lisa Essex

$52.75

Kate Cootes

You’ve got this Dan! Such a wonderful cause so close to our hearts ❤️

$52.50

Chrystal Davies

Go get em!! 🫶

$26.38

Karla Black

$26.38

Harmony

Go you good thing ❤️

$26.38

Daniel Cootes

$26.38

Danielle Woods

$26

Bridgett Woods

Go you good thing!

$21.10

Sarah