The Rub

OK, here's the rub, the purpose of the ride is to raise funds for the Rescue Helicopter Service based in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia and I need you to put a few of your hard earned dollars their way.

It costs something in the order of $3 million per annum to run the BK117-B2 chopper out of Tamworth.

No, you don't need to pay that much, around 50% of the operating expenses are provided for through the NSW Department of Health and Westpac pay for naming rights that makes up another 10%.

It's events like this ride that raise the remaining $1.2 million for those operating expenses which include manning the chopper with trained crews and the maintenance facilities.

So, drop some money here:
Westpac Banking Corporation Account Name: The Barossa Valley to Tamworth Charity Bike Ride BSB: 032 621 Account Number: 370 633


Be sure to reference my name so they can tell you have sponsored me.

The Rescue Helicopter is a registered charity with all donations/sponsorship tax deductible. Email me with the amount and your address details and I will arrange for an official receipt to be sent to you.

To check the bona fides of this event, please email Barry Walton at barry.walton@rescuehelicopter.com.au or call him on 61 02 6766 6641.