After 26 years of support for the Hawke's Bay Helicopter Rescue Trust the Hastings Karamu Rotary Cocktail Party has taken a new turn.
The club announced last night at Vidal Estate Winery, surrounded by their sponsors and supporters, that they would be starting a new partnership with the Hawke's Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust, run under Sir Graeme Avery.
President Jeff Burson said they were extremely proud of their partnership over the past 26 years with the helicopter trust, which hadn't only enabled significant financial support for the trust but had also enhanced the overall awareness of what a fantastic asset it was for the Bay.
A $50,000 cheque was presented to helicopter trust chairman Peter Dunkerley from the Rotary group last night.
Mr Dunkerley said the trust was incredibly grateful for the 26 years of "wonderful" support from the Rotary club.