The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Helicopter is launching our 2017 Christmas Appeal.
Our long serving crew members John and Trevor reflect on their experiences last year after a tragic summer of drownings.
“Last year was one of the worst summers for drownings that a lot of us can remember. It’s especially hard over the Christmas period - the stakes seem higher. We always try our hardest to get that person home to their family safe and sound.”
“This year we’ve already seen a number of tradgedies along our coastline and in the mountains. Sometimes it can be tough but we’ll always give it our all for the person we’re tasked with rescuing.”
Since our beginnings in 1973 we’ve saved over 24,000 lives. Thanks to the generous support of our corporate partners and donations from members of the community, nobody has ever had to pay to be rescued by our service.
We’re a proudly community owned charity with a single purpose: to save lives. A simple donation - no matter how great or small - will go directly saving the lives of people in our community!