Passionate car collector Roy Hall has supported LifeFlight since 2011, but he never thought his next entry into the LifeFlight lottery would win him and his wife Anne, a life-changing $45,000.
The Toowoomba locals are thankful they’ve never had to call on the aeromedical service themselves, but Roy said it’s comforting to know its there for their region 24/7.
“It’s an extremely worthwhile charity that we’ve been supporting for over 10 years,” Mr Hall said.
“The helicopter is brilliant and wonderful. We hope we never have to use it, but we’re glad it’s there.”
Mr Hall’s support for LifeFlight goes deeper than donating, he’s an aviator too.
“I was a private pilot for 12 years in New Zealand. I never learned to fly a helicopter, but I have been a passenger.”
The couple received a call from LifeFlight Foundation during an ordinary trip home from the shops.
They’re now planning on using their prize on household renovations and to go on a holiday.
“It’s been wonderful to win some money. Absolutely delightful,” he said.
“My wife has dreamed of doing renovations on our house and she’s swung into action.
“We’d also like to go on some sort of boat or train trip.”
Toowoomba is LifeFlight’s busiest base with the LifeFlight rescue and LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) chopper crews coming to the aid of a record 891 people in the past Financial Year.
It contributed to an overall record 8,177 people helped by LifeFlight in FY24 – more than 11 per cent higher than the previous year.
To enter LifeFlight Lotteries next draw, visit https://www.lifefllightlotteries.com.au.
The money raised when you purchase a ticket will help LifeFlight deliver world-class aeromedical care to Queenslanders when they need it most.
