It’s not the sound of a chopper.
It’s the sound of a second chance.

Westpac

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.

Ursula Dunn’s story

May 19th, 2011

Ursula Dunn

A trip to White Island went horribly wrong for 64 year old Rotorua resident Ursula Dunn when she slipped near the highest point of the island. She fell hard, landing on the side she had recently had a hip replacement on.

Her hip was dislocated and she couldn’t be moved so the rescue chopper was called, transferring her directly to Rotorua Hospital.

Ursula says she’s very grateful for what the chopper crew did for her. “When I hear that chopper now, I think of the guys and the paramedics, and really do support what they do. It was an absolute relief to see the chopper touching down to get me.”

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