Wills Month

For the second year in a row, Evie has taken on our Back to Base Challenge and once again raised more than $1,000 for the Westpac Rescue Helicopters.

Last year, at just five years old, she completed the challenge over several days. This year, she stepped things up, tackling the full 9km journey from Christchurch Hospital to the helicopter base in one day.

The challenge came with a fierce nor`wester, a scooter to help cover the distance, and even a tumble along the way.

Thankfully, Critical Care Paramedic Pablo and Paramedic Wayne were on hand to help patch up her knee before she got a closer look at the helicopter.

Evie says she`d like to be a helicopter medic when she grows up, and after seeing her determination over the past two years, we`d say she`s already showing the qualities needed for the job.

We`re incredibly proud of Evie and grateful to everyone who has supported her fundraising journey.

Back to Base may be finished, but donations remain open for one more week. If you`d like to support Evie and all of our amazing participants, there`s still time to help us reach our goal.

www.backtobase.co.nz

Your story could help save lives.

People are at the very heart of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter service. Sharing the stories of those who have been rescued helps us highlight the importance of the service and the life-saving difference it makes.

If you`ve been rescued by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter across Canterbury or the West Coast, we`d love to hear from you.

Send us a message or get in touch through our website. See link in bio.

Behind every donation is a group of people who roll up their sleeves and make things happen.

Today we`d like to thank Altrusa International of Ashburton Inc for their recent $5,000 donation, raised through their annual Fabric & Craft Bazaar.

For the past five years, this wonderful group of women has donated a total of $12,500 to the Rescue Helicopters Service, while supporting many other important causes across the Ashburton district.

We`re always humbled by the support we receive from local community groups, and Altrusa is a fantastic example of people coming together to help others.

From all of us, thank you for backing our crews and the people who rely on the rescue helicopter service.