CQ RESCUE Helicopter Service

Donations and Bequests

Who Keeps Us In The Air

With annual operational costs expected to be approximately $4.5 million in 2008, fundraising is a crucial part of the business for RACQ – CQ RESCUE.

Approximately 40% of the required $4.5 million per annum is provided by the State Government’s Department of Emergency Services with the remaining funds contributed by various methods.

 

How we make ends meet

Sponsorship proposals are available on request from Leonie Hansen or Phillip Dowler at RACQ - CQ RESCUE by phoning (07) 4957 8181.

Rescue 100 Club

Businesses between Airlie Beach and Middlemount support RACQ - CQ RESCUE as members of the Rescue 100 Club. These members each pay $1,000 each year which is an immense benefit to the helicopter rescue service and the donation is tax deductible for businesses. Any person or company wishing to join the Rescue 100 Club should contact Leonie Hansen at CQ RESCUE on (07) 4957 8181

Payroll contributions

By making a donation from as little as $2 per week, contributors are helping to keep the rescue helicopter in the air without them having to make a lump sum payment each year. Simply ask your payroll officer about making a donation through payroll deductions or call CQ RESCUE on (07) 4957 8181 for more information.

Click here to download Workplace Giving Program Employee Authority Form (149kb)

Matched giving

Employees are often eager to donate to the helicopter rescue service through payroll deductions when they know their employer will match their contributions

Bequests

The thought of knowing that you, through bequeathing funds in your Will to CQ RESCUE may help to save lives after you are no longer with us is a comforting thought to a lot of people. RACQ - CQ RESCUE is an organisation which people are happy to assist financially if they are able. Unfortunately for some, this opportunity may only arise after they are gone. For more information about bequests, please call Phillip Dowler at CQ RESCUE on (07) 4957 8181 or ask your solicitor.

Fundraising Events

If you are planning a fundraising event, please consider CQ RESCUE as a recipient of your fundraising efforts.Contributions from our community play a large role in our fundraising efforts and we welcome any financial assistance which may help to keep the helicopter and crew flying.

Merchandise

is available from the RACQ - CQ RESCUE office at Mackay Airport. Items including polo shirts, pens, keyrings, stubby coolers, water bottles, travel coffee mugs, caps and golf balls are just some of the items which can be purchased at CQ RESCUE. Click here to download the product brochure (400kb)