Medical emergency
Meet Paul from Wellington
One second Paul was easing his quad bike down a narrow track. The next, the machine flipped, and 150 kilos of metal slammed down onto his chest.
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Meet James and Lynare from Kāpiti
After two life-saving flights, James and Lynare organised a fundraiser that soon spanned the length of Aotearoa New Zealand, raising over $500,000 for Life Flight's Air Ambulances.
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Meet Ardie from Hawke’s Bay
Just hours after Ardie was born in the Hawke’s Bay, he urgently needed expert paediatric care at Wellington Hospital. This wee bub had arrived at only 27 weeks, and his mum Julia was in shock.
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Meet Jason from Kāpiti
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare; seeing your child in critical danger and knowing there’s nothing you can do but wait for help to arrive as quickly as possible.
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Meet Paul from Wellington
When Paul learnt that he needed new lungs it came as a total shock. With the help of our supporters, he was able to get not just one, but two new chances at life.
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Meet Brendan from Lower Hutt
While competing in a cycling race, Brendan's heart stopped, his head hitting the ground so hard the helmet shattered. Your support deployed the Westpac Chopper, and his recovery was nothing short of miraculous.
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Meet Theo from Whanganui
Hours after his birth, something was terribly wrong with Theo. He could barely breathe or feed. As his symptoms continued, a flight to Wellington's paediatric ward was his best chance at survival.
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Meet Georgia from Masterton
As Georgia went into premature labour, the doctors and nurses did everything they could to delay baby Mirabella's birth. Time was running out, and our supporters gave them the best chance possible.
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Meet Axle from Blenheim
New parents, Jess and Colby, had their lives shaken when baby Axle arrived six weeks early. Separated from their family, Life Flight's supporters brought them home.
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