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It’s the sound of a second chance.

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For over 30 years, the Westpac Chopper has been giving New Zealanders a second chance at life.
And this has only been possible through the generosity of the New Zealand public. Donations made not only help pay for the more than 5,000 rescue missions performed each year, but they also keep the many hopes and dreams of survivors alive. Have a look below at what some of those rescued have done with their second chance.

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Gavin’s Dad’s story.

March 29th, 2011

When Peter, Gavin’s Dad, found out that Gavin had been in a terrible accident, his first thought was that they were going to lose a second child. The doctors told him that even if Gavin did make it, it was likely he’d have some degree of brain damage. They made the decision to let the doctors perform a new procedure to alleviate the pressure on Gavin’s brain. That was seven years ago now. Gavin no longer needs anti-seizure medication, which they were told he’d need to take for the rest of his life. ‘He’s at university. He’s driving. He has a girlfriend. Gavin’s just like any other normal young man’ says Peter. He and Wendy believe that if it hadn’t been for the Chopper and the speed of their crew, Gavin wouldn’t have had this second chance at life. Watch his video for his side of the story.

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  • kristen says:
    May 15, 2011 at 11:11 am

    wow, everyone who is involved with the chopper, you guys are amazing!!!

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  • Karmann Tresidder says:
    May 15, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    what a wonderful story so pleased that there boy will have a full life, thanks to the westpak chopper

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  • Makere Dennis says:
    May 17, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Big ups to the Westpac Chopper Crew. Its so awsome to hear that Gavin is doing everything normal like a teenager should. WESTPAC CHOPPER ROCK!!!

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