For immediate release
21 April 2008

Jasper takes a ride in the Telstra Child Flight chopper

Telstra Child Flight was called to Wollongong Hospital to transport two and a half year old Jasper Bambrick to Sydney Children's Hospital for intensive care treatment.

Jasper's mother Hilary noticed her son looking unwell in the afternoon and became concerned. Soon after, the youngster was rushed to Wollongong Hospital suffering multiple prolonged seizures.

''Jasper has suffered from complex febrile convulsions since birth so I've become familiar with some of the warning signs prior to a seizure.''

Upon arrival Jasper suffered yet another seizure. Doctors advised the family it was necessary to transport Jasper to Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick as the hospital had intensive care facilities needed to stabilise his condition as his condition.

Telstra Child Flight was called to transport Jasper, with the flight to Randwick taking only twenty five minutes, allowing Jasper speedy access to the specialist treatment he urgently required.

''Jasper was placed on anti convulsive therapy and monitoring and spent two nights in Sydney before we were able to take him home.''

''He is now doing well and loves to tell people about his ride in the Telstra Child Flight chopper.''

''Thank you to the pilots, we felt in such safe hands. Everyone did a great job, being gentle, competent and efficient.''

Telstra Child Flight is the only emergency helicopter transport service in the Southern Hemisphere dedicated solely to the retrieval of babies and children. The service aims to dramatically reduce the amount of time it takes to transport a child to a hospital that can cater to their needs.

Each mission undertaken by Telstra Child Flight costs between $6,000 and $15,000 and is provided at no charge to the families who require Telstra Child Flight's assistance. While major sponsor Telstra provides considerable support, Telstra Child Flight relies heavily on the generosity of the public to ensure that the service stays in the air.

To make a donation to this vital service visit the Telstra Child Flight website at www.telstrachildflight.org.au or phone 1800 244 531.

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