How is it that Rega can help people in the first place?

More than 3.7 million Swiss people support Rega every year with CHF 40. We call these people “patrons”. 

There are several reasons why so many Swiss citizens support Rega. For some, it is important that Rega will help them if they’re seriously ill or injured. Other patrons are also thinking about the welfare of other people. They want as many people as possible to receive help in an emergency, and so they support Rega to make this possible.

Why does Rega need patrons?

Rega is on standby day and night, ready to help people in distress. To do this, it needs highly-trained staff. But ultra-modern rescue helicopters and top-quality equipment are also very important. All this costs a lot of money. 

It’s only thanks to its many patrons that Rega can be ready around the clock to help people quickly in an emergency.