Warwick’s Cassels Automotive has made a generous donation to RACQ LifeFlight Rescue to support its work bringing emergency, life-saving medical treatment to seriously ill and injured patients across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.
LifeFlight fundraising coordinator Amy Luhrs was on hand last Friday to receive a cheque for $14,330 from Cassels Automotive principal David Cassels, and it’s not the first time the dealership has supported LifeFlight’s rescue operations.
David Cassels told the Free Times RACQ LifeFlight’s service was a vital one for the region.
“We choose LifeFlight this year as our community really depends on it,” David said.
“We see them flying in every other week and we need to make sure this service is always available.”
Amy said the Cassels Automotive donation was roughly the equivalent of one helicopter rescue mission – potentially meaning another life saved.
She said 574 missions had been flown across south-west Queensland alone over the last 12 months, at a cost of more than $7 million.
“We’re very thankful to Cassels Automotive – the funds donated will go towards medical supplies and fuel,” Amy said.
“LifeFlight really depends on community fundraising.
“About 69 per cent of our funding comes from government every year, which leaves a shortfall of $2.2 million.”
Nationally RACQ LifeFlight operates 13 rescue helicopters and three air ambulance jets across 12 locations, with its team of doctors attending to more than 10 patients every day.
To find out more visit www.lifeflight.org.au
