A weekend rescue operation on Mount Tauhara has reinforced the importance of an ongoing campaign for new Greenlea Rescue Helicopter winch equipment as PAK'nSAVE Taupō launches a new donation initiative.
The rescue helicopter was dispatched to Mount Tauhara on Saturday afternoon, responding to reports of a male in critical condition following a fall. The patient required immediate evacuation to Taupō Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
PAK'nSAVE Taupō has now introduced a convenient way for shoppers to support the helicopter's winch upgrade campaign, with donations being accepted at checkouts until February 2nd. The Greenlea Foundation Trust continues its commitment to match all public contributions dollar-for-dollar.
Local residents will have the opportunity to meet the helicopter crew next Friday at a special sausage sizzle event at PAK'nSAVE Taupō, with all supplies donated by the store.
The checkout donation drive adds to existing fundraising efforts for the Greenlea Chopper Winch Challenge, providing an easy way for the community to support this essential emergency service upgrade.