SOUTH CANTERBURY AIR RESCUE FUND

We all know that anxious feeling when we hear the Westpac Rescue Helicopter overhead in South Canterbury. What has happened? Where are they heading? Who is involved? 

Ironically the outcome would be so much worse if we didn’t hear the helicopter. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter saves lives, it is as simple as that. In trauma cases such as road accidents and medical emergencies, getting emergency care or treatment to a patient at the scene within 60 minutes of an accident or incident increases the patients chance of making a full recovery by over 80%.

South Canterbury is a unique place. Rugged coastlines and vast rural landscapes to lush forests and towering alpine peaks; it is an environment that has few equals. When things go wrong in these environments we are vulnerable and isolated. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter provides a critical lifeline for more than 55,000 people in the Aoraki region.

St. Vianney’s Timaru Trust

The St. Vianney’s Timaru Trust was established when the Sisters of Compassion sold the Morgans Road, Home of Compassion. The Trust has supported the Westpac Rescue Helicopter directly for a number of years. The trustees wanted a way to ensure future gifts supported just those services delivered in South Canterbury.

Working with the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust, St. Vianney’s Timaru Trust helped launch the fund with a generous seed gift of $50,000.

How do I help grow this fund?

This is your chance to support the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to deliver life saving missions in South Canterbury. Your gift will be added to the investment pool that provides the Westpac Rescue Helicopter service with ongoing operational income.

You can make an immediate one off or regular monthly donation below. All donations are eligible for a 33% tax credit.

If you would prefer to make a bank transfer or leave a bequest in your will, please contact us now.