Here's How it Works!
STEP 1: Create Your Page
Explain what you're doing, and set a fundraising goal
STEP 2: Plan & Share
Plan your fundraiser and raise awareness by sharing your page
STEP 3: Have fun
Share your progress, thank your donors & watch the donations roll in!
Fundraising saves lives!
Support from our amazing community is incredibly important to us. The funds you raise go towards our operational costs and help ensure we can continue undertaking hundreds of life-saving missions each year.
Our Fundraising Team is here to help you with your fundraising, every step of the way, so please get in touch and let us know what you’re planning to do! We are so grateful for your support.
Indi's Drive to Survive
Indi pledged to complete 100 laps non-stop in her go kart in her Drive to Survive Fundraiser for the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Her incredible fundraising efforts raised $1,890, helping the rescue helicopter be there for the next person who needs it. You're amazing, Indi!
Anne's 8 Marathons
Anne completed an incredible 8 marathons in 2022, even running TWO marathons in one weekend, and raised just over $800 for our Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Thank you so much Anne for your incredible support and dedication to your training – you are incredible!
Laura's 50km cycle for Bruce
In 2023, Laura completed a 50km bike race in memory of her dad, Bruce, who suffered a heart attack doing a 100km bike race. Laura fundrasied for the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter, who did all they could to save her dad.
Laura's goal was $1000 and she raised an incredible $2,072! Thank you Laura, you are amazing!
Keith's Kopiko Aotearoa Cycle
In January 2023, 76-year-old Keith took part in the 12-day long Kopiko Aotearoa. The endurance cycle ride is over 1000 km across the widest part of the North Island, from the East Cape lighthouse near Te Araroa to Cape Egmont near New Plymouth.
Keiths goal was to raise $500 and by Day 12, he had raised an incredible $913! Thank you, Keith, for your support, we think you are a legend!
Fundraising FAQs
What does the money I raise go towards?
Your support ensures rescue helicopters are available to your community. The timely assistance that rescue helicopters provide can reduce disability and improve survival – the sooner treatment begins, the greater chance of patient recovery.
We are partially funded by a government contract with National Ambulance Sector Office (NASO). We rely heavily on the generosity of the local community to help fund the shortfall that allows us to be rescue ready at all times. This crucial financial support ensures your rescue helicopter can continue to bring life-saving equipment, rescue personnel, and critical care flight paramedics directly to the patient.
Without your support, your rescue helicopter would not be able to remain operational on a 24/7, 365 day a year basis. This could mean a serious delay in people being rescued or transported to hospital for urgent treatment.
How does the process work?
It's easy! You can set up a page for your fundraiser right here on our website. Simply create an account and fill in details on your fundraiser and set yourself a goal.
You can then easily log back in and check your progress, update your supporters and amend your page at any point during your fundraising journy.
Donations made on our website will automatically get deposited into our account, making it easier than ever to help your rescue helicopter save lives.
If you'd rather fundraise offline, or have received donations offline - that's not a problem either. Please email us at fundraise@rescue.org.nz & we'll get you set up.
I want to fundraise but I can't think of a fundraising idea! Can you help?
Not a problem! Thinking of a fundraiser can be the hardest bit. Why not check out our Fundraising guide for inspiration? Or reach out to our fundraising team at fundraise@rescue.org.nz for more ideas.
What support do you provide?
We're here to support you every step of the way!
We can provide guidance and share our fundraising guides to help you plan and set up your fundraiser, and give you tips and tricks on making it successful.
Once set up, we can help provide you with logos, branded collateral, and social media promotion!
And of course, you can always reach out to our friendly team at fundraise@rescue.org.nz if you have any questions or need any help!
I have other questions about fundraising!
Don't worry, you can check out our full FAQs here, or reach out to our friendly fundraising team at fundraise@rescue.org.nz. We're always here to help!
Contact Us
Need help on getting set up? Contact us at fundraise@rescue.org.nz
or 0800 11 10 10
Or fill out the form and we’ll contact you!
