Press & Media.
AROHWS is always happy to work with the press to share our vision. Here are a few quick facts about us. For press opportunities, please reach out.
AROHWS was formed in 2017 to fundraise, promote, and provide administration to the regional Air Rescue One Program (AR1).
The Air Rescue One program (AR1) provides critical rescue response to the most seriously injured, lost, and sick people of the Thompson Okanagan.
AROHWS is currently undertaking a fundraising campaign now through June 2022 with the goal of purchasing a dedicated rescue winch.
To date, AR1 has rescued 140 people throughout the Southern Interior of BC.
The AR1 Program is run in conjunction with AROHWS, Vernon Seach and Rescue and other local SAR teams in the region.
Dealer Gives Drive a Lift
Castanet, Mar 11, 2022
Bannister GM challenges auto dealers to match donation to Air Rescue One. A challenge between auto dealers is helping to boost Air Rescue One's campaign to get its own rescue winch.
Air Rescue One provides helicopter rescue to the injured, lost, and sick in the backcountry and across the Thompson-Okanagan. Read more.
Get a Lift, Give a Lift
Castanet, Feb 18, 2022
Silver Star to donate $20 from every lift ticket on Family Day to Air Rescue One heli winch campaign. Family Day skiing at Silver Star will help make the Okanagan backcountry safer. The resort is donating $20 from every lift ticket purchased on Monday, with the money going towards purchasing a new detachable winch for the Okanagan's Air Rescue One heli team. Read more.
Rescuers Need a Lift
Castanet, Dec 10, 2021
Air Rescue One launches campaign to buy its own helicopter winch. The Okanagan's Air Rescue One has launched a fundraising campaign that will save lives in the backcountry. Read more.