NZCT Grants $150,000 to Fund New Ambulance for Whanganui!

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded a $150,000 grant to Hato Hone St John’s Central Region Trust Board which will help fund a new ambulance for Whanganui and surrounding communities.

Hato Hone St John ambulances serve 90% of Kiwis across 97% of the country. Operations Manager Liz Garmey explains, “As a charity, Hato Hone St John relies on the generosity of donors and funders to help us purchase new emergency vehicles and life-saving equipment that our ambulance officers use every day. The total cost of a fully equipped ambulance, including medication and equipment is approximately $325,000. This generous grant from NZCT will go towards funding the second of four new all-wheel drive ambulances we’re purchasing for Whanganui and surrounding communities.”

Garney adds ‘’ Our ambulances are under an increasing amount of strain due to the continual increase in demand for our service. Not only are we attending more incidents every day but also travelling further distances.”

NZCT’s GM of Grants, Marketing and Communications, Ben Hodges, adds, “We’re proud to support Hato Hone St John in Whanganui, and the amazing work they do saving lives. This grant wouldn’t be possible without the responsible gaming partnerships we share with our Whanganui-based venues.”