Raising money to save lives
Imagine being out in a boat at night, in rough seas, helping save the life of someone in distress.
Year 12 番茄视频 student Mason Field can tell you what that鈥檚 like 鈥 because he鈥檚 done it. And he鈥檚 now raising money to help the charity buy equipment and maintain their Coastguard boat fleet: keeping both our Coastguard volunteers and people using our waters safe.
Mason鈥檚 got till 26 May to raise an ambitious $1000 鈥 so please share this with friends and family who may be able to donate to help Mason and Coastguard.
It鈥檚 a unique fundraiser called 鈥楾he Lifesaving Leap鈥 鈥 where anyone who signs up and raises $1,000 by 26 May can take a leap of their own 鈥 out of a plane, in a tandem skydive.
To donate, go to , scroll down to find the 鈥淒onate to a friend鈥 button, then search for Mason Field.
At 16, Mason is Coastguard Auckland鈥檚 youngest volunteer. His dad Paul has been in the Coastguard for years, so Paul鈥檚 been involved for many years 鈥 shaking fundraising buckets, taking part in photoshoots, parades, events, and much more.
Mason鈥檚 also been going out with his dad on Coastguard boats since he was 14 鈥 but not as an official crew member. As soon as he turned 16 鈥 the youngest that anyone can sign up as an official Coastguard volunteer 鈥 he began his training.
He鈥檚 one of 2000 volunteers around New Zealand who answer the call of those in distress in our waters 24/7. They give their time, care, commitment and courage 鈥 and ask for nothing in return.
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