A local company has given the Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust a boost in the midst of a busy summer saving lives.
MTF Hastings approached the trust about a donation idea, where an amount would be donated for every loan written during the month of December.
Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust marketing and fundraising manager Beth O'Reilly said engagement from local Hawke's Bay businesses was critical.
"We have some amazing corporate sponsors who consistently support us, but expenses related to maintaining the service continue to grow, so we are always looking for new support," she said.
John Sanko, the franchise owner of MTF Hastings - and his family - are members and Lifeguards at the Waimarama Surf Lifesaving Club, and have seen first-hand how important the service is for search and rescue. With the tragic events of the last fortnight, with three drownings in the Hawke's Bay, this just reinforces the need.