Fundraiser for Care Flight

A Umina father has organised a charity fundraising dinner for the Care Flight Rescue Helicopter after his three-year-old son was assisted by the air medical service team earlier this year.

Mr Andrew Moss said he believes his son Reuben would not be alive today if it wasn't for Care Flight's swift response and treatment.

"On June 12, this year, a three-year-old boy was hit by a car on West St, Umina Beach, and that boy was my son, Reuben," Mr Moss said.

"That accident has impacted on not only my life, but many other lives as well.

"Through the outstanding efforts of the community and emergency services - police, ambulance and Care Flight - on the night, Reuben received outstanding care.

"Despite his injuries he has made an incredible recovery."

Mr Moss said the Care Flight team took just 15 minutes to arrive at Ocean Beach Surf Club carrying the charity's specialist trauma doctor, intensive care medical equipment and an ambulance paramedic.

"The CareFlight Rapid Response Trauma Team is a groundbreaking, world-class unit," Mr Moss said.

"Without their help, Reuben's road to recovery would have been a lot longer."

To raise awareness and vital financial support for Care Flight, Mr Moss has organised a gala charity dinner with the help of his local church Good News Church.

The event will be held on Saturday, November 13, at Ocean Beach Surf Club from 7pm.

Special guest speaker on the night will be Peter Irvine, co-founder of Gloria Jeans' Coffee.

Guests will enjoy a sit-down two course meal and live entertainment from a big brass band while having the chance to bid for various items at an auction.

Tickets are $52, which includes a $20 donation to Care Flight, and can only be ordered online from the Care Flight website at www.careflight.org

Press release, 30 Sep 2010 Ian Badham, Care Flight