I'm fundraising for a service that’s essential in regional NSW 🚁
Northern NSW Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service which changes outcomes in our community every day.
I am participating in the Ride for the Chopper to support the important lifesaving work of the Rescue Helicopter Service on call to our community 24/7, 365 days a year.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is a flying intensive care unit. The AW139 Helicopter has a Pilot with a minimum of 15 years flying experience; a Crewman, a SCAT trained Paramedic and a Doctor.
Surgeries can be performed from the helicopter as well as blood transfusions. It has the capacity to carry 2 patients or 2 Neonatal Cots. Not only does the Rescue Helicopter attend accidents it also transfers critical patients to larger hospitals for specialist treatment plus conducts Search and Rescue missions.
The AW139s 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.
It costs about $40 million a year to keep the helicopters and crews ready to respond when needed.
Please give generously and share my page with your friends, family and colleagues. Thank you for supporting Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
My Achievements
Donate to Self
Shared Fundraising Page
First Donation
First Blog or Log
Reached Fundraising Target
$100 - Helipad Hero
$250 - Lift Off Legend
$500 - Blue Sky Dreamer
$1,000 - Airborne Angel
$2,500 - High Flyer
My Updates
Riding the New England for the Chopper.
Sunday 28th Jul This will be my third year riding for the chopper. I’ve had the opportunity to get behind the scenes and understand how important this service is for our region and the cost involved. My week away with our crew will help in many ways and it’s a pleasure to do our small bit to help when it’s needed, a helicopter on our doorstep 24/7 365 days a year. Thanks for your donation 🙏🏻🚁 ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$400
Anonymous
$221.55
David Mills
$105.50
Garry P
All very best with reaching your target
$70
Dave Mills
$52.75
Anonymous
$52.75
Tritech Security
Good on ya Millsy and such a great cause, have a fantastic ride mate.
$50
Dave From Blkmtn
$25
Rod Day
Well done mate.
