Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Events

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VISIT THE WALK WEBSITE
www.ballinatobyronbaywalk.com.au

The Ballina to Byron Bay Charity Walk,  Sunday 20th May,  is a 37km coastal walk to raise money for, and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter.

The event is open to teams of 4 who can choose to walk one, two, or three legs of the walk.

You are encouraged to participate in the Walk , regardless of fitness level, age or background, to thank Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter for 30 years of service, experience great personal achievement and enjoy the beautiful coastline.

Get a team of four people together, register your team, design your fundraising strategy and start training!

We will be there every step of the way to support you.

Events coordinator Krystal Cox has promised an exciting year for the community rescue helicopter’s events.

“This year will be exciting as it is not only our 30^th anniversary but we are launching a brand new event – the Ballina to Byron Bay Charity Walk,” Krystal said.

“We want to put the fun back into fundraising and our 2012 calendar of events will do just that.”

If you would like to assist with any of our events, please do give us a call, as there is sure to be a job you can help with.

2012 EVENTS CALENDAR

Wills Day – March 26-30

Ballina to Byron Bay Charity Walk – May 20

Diamonds and Pearls Gala Dinner, Coffs Harbour – June 16

Yellow Pages Lismore 4WD Caravan, Camping and Marine Show July 6-8

Yellow Pages Hell on Wheels Cycle Tour – October 13-20

Yellow Pages Charity Golf Day Ballina Nov 16

Trinity Drive Christmas Lights 13-24 December

If you would like to assist with any of our events, please do give us a call, as there is sure to be a job you can help with.

Do you need a Will drafted?

In the week 26 to 30 March, 2011 you can have a Will professionally drafted by a fully qualified solicitor. Whether you are updating an existing Will or making one for the first time, in only 20 minutes the solicitor can draft a Will to ensure your wishes are correctly recorded, giving you peace of mind.

Solicitors in Northern NSW are donating their time in support of the rescue helicopter and to assist people from the communities across the helicopter’s flight region.

If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please phone the Lismore Helibase office on 6627 4444.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

When: Monday 26 March to Friday 30 March
Where: Lennox Head, Alstonville, Ballina, Casino, Kyogle,
Sawtell, Grafton, Lismore, Maclean, Tenterfield,
Yamba and Evans Head

Participating Solicitors

Parker & Kissane, Casino;
Trenches McKenzie Cox,
Mulcahy Lawyers,
Robson & Oliver,
Conroy Stewart Spagnolo,
Foott Law & Co,
Baker Mannering & Hart,
Jennings & Kneipp,
Pollack Greening & Hampshire,
McVittie Legal,
Liston and Clifton Law,
Mark Flynn & Associates

Houses in Trinity Drive, Lismore will once again light up for Christmas and the Helicopter. From 12th to 24th December you can view this wonderful display and help support the rescue helicopter. Santa will be there with lollies for the kids along with helicopter crew and staff.  Summer season is usually the busiest time of the year when the Helicopter can fly between 6-7 missions a day. This leads to increased costs as the helicopters need to be serviced more frequently. Your donations will be greatly appreciated.

The Yellow Pages Corporate Charity Golf Day held at the Ballina Golf and Sports Club on Friday was a great success and broke all club records for the number of players taking part in a corporate golf day at the Club.

Helicopter General Manager Kris Beavis said 160 players teed off on the day.

“The day was booked out a week before the event,” Mr Beavis said.

“The strong demand shows the high value the community places on the rescue helicopter. We are very grateful to Yellow Pages and Ballina Golf and Sports Club and all participating businesses and players for supporting the community rescue helicopter.”

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Join Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter crew for a fun and relaxing day of golf while raising money for your community helicopter.

Friday 18 November Ballina Golf and Sports Club
Jameson Avenue, East Ballina

COST OF THE DAY:
$35 for an individual or $135 for a team of 4

TIME:
Registration 10.45am EDST followed by a free barbque

Tee off
12.30pm EDST

To register your team go to: www.trybooking.com/WIL or call Krystal on 6627 4444 to sponsor a hole or donate a prize. To book one 16 golf carts please call the club office directly on 6686 2766.

All proceeds benefit YOUR Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter

The riders are registered and ready to go; the route is planned, support teams are in place and the accommodation is booked!

All is in place for the start of the Yellow Pages Hell on Wheels Cycle Tour, 600 grueling kilometers of mountain bike trails over 8 days from 8-15 October, 2011.

Now it’s up to the community to get behind the riders and support them and your community helicopter.

HOW TO DONATE

• You can donate by meeting up with the riders along the route – see the route schedule below
• phoning the Lismore Helibase on 6627 4444,  OR,
• CLICK HERE to donate online

The ride is a  major fundraiser for Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter –
your community rescue helicopter service.

The Service raises over 60% of the $6.5 million annual operating budget from the community and the business/corporate sectors, so please give generously to help keep this vital community service available to your community.

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Be part of the Northern Rivers’ own cycling Tour and register for the Yellow Pages ‘Hell on Wheels’ cycle tour to be held from 8th to 15th October.

Registrations close August 19, so we strongly encourage you to get in early, and return your nomination forms, including full payment, as soon as possible to ensure your place on the tour is secure. (more…)

The Hell on Wheels Cycle Tour is a Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter fundraising event that sees up to 50 cyclists ride over 600km in around eight days. Founded in 1998, the tour appeals to mountain bike riders of all levels and ages and from all over Australia. It takes place in October each year, and travels through different towns throughout the rescue helicopter’s north coast flight region. Throughout the tour, riders actively engage with local communities, and regularly make guest appearances at local schools. To participate, riders pay a registration fee that covers their expenses (accommodation, some meals etc). As well, each rider is actively involved in raising funds for the rescue helicopter prior to, and during, the tour. A support crew of volunteers and rescue helicopter staff also accompanies the tour. For more info or to register, phone 6627 4444

RIDER REGISTRATION FORM

Hell on Wheels Event Information

The colourful annual Trinity Drive Christmas Lights Spectacular in Lismore is a fun family event that has enthralled thousands of visitors to Trinity Drive since it began in the mid-1990s. Running over 12 nights up until Christmas Eve, the Light-Up helps spread the Christmas spirit and raise money for the rescue helicopter. Up to 50,000 people travel to Trinity Drive each year to view the light-up spectacular. The displays are updated each year and Santa Claus and his helpers meet and greet the thousands of children and their families on arrival into the street. For more info, phone 6627 4444.