Team Guyra Chopper ride tops $21,000

TEAM GUYRA : Back (l to r): Wayne Jenkyn, Dave Mills, Bill Perrotet, John Newsome, Michael Kirk Front: Leanne Mayled, Donna Mayled

23rd Sep 2025

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s 23rd annual Ride for the Chopper rolled back into Tamworth last Friday, September 19, after eight days on the road and another successful fundraising effort.
The charity ride, which stretched over seven nights, began in Mudgee and travelled through Merriwa, Scone, Murrurundi and Quirindi before returning to Tamworth. Along the way, riders enjoyed spectacular views of the region’s vineyards, sweeping hill country and the iconic Liverpool Plains, while also making time to visit schools and connect with local communities.
Among the standout contributors was the Guyra team, who raised an impressive $21,397 through a combination of fundraising activities and community support. The team expressed their gratitude to both the local and wider communities for backing their efforts.
Special mention was given to the graziers who donated sheep, lambs and wool to the Wool and Sheep Drive, with buyers paying well above market rates to support the cause. Additional donations came in through cash, online contributions, and sponsorship of individual riders.
“Every dollar raised goes directly to the Chopper service so that it can remain free for all who need it,” the team said.
“We are so grateful for the generosity shown by our community and beyond.”
This year’s ride has already raised $77,000, with funds still coming in. Organisers say the final total is expected to climb even higher as the last of the donations are tallied.
The annual Ride for the Chopper not only raises vital funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service but also strengthens the ties between riders, sponsors, and the rural communities they pass through. For the Guyra riders, the support received at home has been a driving force in their continued involvement.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service provides a critical lifeline across regional NSW, ensuring patients receive urgent medical care when they need it most. Events such as this ride help guarantee the service remains free to those who rely on it.

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