The CFA has had another successful year raising funds for the Good Friday Appeal with brigades out and about raising money in person for the first time in two years.
Lilydale CFA headed to the corner of Maroondah Highway and Anderson Street, where they were able to raise a total of $6,246.50, while Mooroolbark was able to raise a total of $6,283.45.
All up the Victorian community contributed an incredible amount of $1,440,225 towards the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
Acting Chief Officer Luke Rohan said CFA Volunteers from across the entire state were elated to hit the streets in their local communities, rattling tins and collecting money.
“Congratulations to all our CFA volunteers involved, it was an amazing effort and you and your communities should be proud. It’s an honour that CFA continues to contribute in providing world-class care to our kids,” A/CO Rohan said.
“It was also encouraging to see many members returning to fundraising in-person by collecting at their stations, intersections and on local shopping strips.
“CFA is proud to have again thrown our support behind the Good Friday Appeal and we hope to continue raising money every year for the Royal Children’s Hospital.”
CFA has been a major fundraiser for the Good Friday Appeal for the past 71 years and to date members have raised more than $36 million since 1951.
The money raised for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal will be used to buy medical equipment and ensure kids are provided with the best possible treatment and care.
The overall tally for the Good Friday Appeal in 2022 was a record-breaking $22,328,154.
