Nor'West News: August 18, 2022

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Thursday August 18 2022
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Rotary raises $75,000 for
NZ Flying Doctor Service
THE ROTARY Club of Christchurch
has donated $25,000 to the New Zealand
Flying Doctor Trust this month, bringing
its total commitment over the last three
years to $75,000.
Trust chair Dr David Bowie, who recently
met with the Rotary clubs to accept
the cheque on behalf of the service, says
this commitment from organisations like
Rotary is vital for the ongoing service.
“Each year the trust needs to raise at
least $3 million and the need for this
life-saving service increases year on
year. The crew have been inspired by the
community who have continued to offer
sponsorships and support during these
challenging times,” he said.
The New Zealand Flying Doctor Service
was tasked to 1070 missions across
the country last year, and is on track to
surpass that number, with 580 missions
in the first six months of 2022.
With four planes and bases in Christchurch
and Nelson, the air ambulance
upped its critical-care patient transfer
services between hospitals across the
South Island, including the Chatham
Islands, and also further afield to Starship
in Auckland, Taranaki and Wellington.
“We started the year with over 100
missions in January, and this number was
surpassed in May with 110 missions,” he
said.
As a flying intensive care unit with
highly trained medical staff and specialist
equipment, patients receive a seamless
level of care from bed to bed. The service
New Zealand Flying Doctor Service Christchurch base crew (from left to
right) – Warrick, Abby, Kim, Sarah, Arthur, Shane, and David with the latest
cheque from Christchurch Rotary Club.
operates day and night transferring
critical care burn victims, spinal injury
patients, neonatal transfers, trauma
victims, surgery transfers, organ delivery,
blood or equipment supplies. The NZFD
Trust helps support the operational costs
of the service, including the purchase of
specialised equipment and training.
Club president Charlie Rattray said
the Rotary Club of Christchurch was
delighted to have been able to support the
New Zealand Flying Doctor Service for
three years in a row.
“We have a strong link and proud
association with this wonderful service,”
he said.
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