Highlanders Flying High With Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust
Photo via Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust Facebook
The Highlanders have announced today that Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust will be the Franchise’s official charity partner for 2013.
The Highlanders have supported a number of charities over the past few seasons in a variety of ways.
The opportunity to confirm an official charity is an important step for the Dunedin-based franchise.
“We do our very best to support as many community organisations and charities within our region, and the decision to work with the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust in a formal way is a significant and positive one for the Highlanders” commented Highlanders Commercial Manager Mike Kerr.
“The Trust does a remarkable job fundraising for a service that is so important to our community. The service touches all parts of the community from children, to the elderly, to the rural and even the rugby community. The Highlanders are looking forward to assisting with fundraising and helping raise awareness of the Trust” added Kerr.
The Rescue Helicopter is often the first response to any distant accident or emergency. In just five years, missions have increased by 50% and nearly one in three missions are now at night – a factor which increases the operating cost of the helicopter.
The rescue helicopter service is on call 24 hours a day for all 365 days of the year. In 30 minutes, this world class rescue team can be collecting a premature baby in Gore, attending a farm accident in Ranfurly, a road accident out of Lawrence or a sea rescue off Oamaru. Wherever they are needed, whatever the time, day or night, the Otago Rescue Helicopter is there.
“The Highlanders are a great fit for the Trust and we welcome the opportunity to work together over the coming season. We have identified a number of objectives that we’d like to achieve together” commented Trustee Paul Moodie.
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