Professional footballers Tim Brown and Ben Sigmund have announced their support as ambassadors for the Life Flight Trust. Both play for the Wellington Phoenix and the New Zealand All Whites.
Ben told the Dom Post that he wants to help raise more awareness of the fixed-wing air ambulance. "It's kind of like the unsung hero. No one really knows about it but it saves so many lives."
Tim said he was amazed at the story of one of Life Flight's founders, pioneering rescue chopper pilot Peter Button, who was killed in a helicopter crash in Wellington in 1987.
"This guy started from scratch. They had no money and when there was an emergency he would have to up sticks and leave his job.
"It's incredibly important and we'll do our part to help where we can."
Life Flight CEO David Irving says, "We're absolutely thrilled that Ben and Tim will be helping keep our team in the air and saving lives.
"I very much appreciate the opportunities that their personal media profile and networks will bring to Life Flight.
"As always I'll be at their games in full support."
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