IT was a memorable day for many around the Mitchell Shire as the community opened up to be as generous as possible for those in need on Good Friday.
Volunteers from across town at multiple CFAs were out and about on Friday as residents opened up and shared the opportunity to help the Good Friday Appeal for the Royal Children’s Hospital.
The overall total broke new ground for the Good Friday Appeal, raising a total of $25,268,485.
Overall, just over $138,500 was donated from registered towns across the Mitchell Shire.
Wallan residents donated $34,092.91, Kilmore $32,849.08, Seymour and District $31,371.24, Broadford $21,110.65, Wandong $12,133.72, Clonbinane $3,605.90 and Avenel $3.363.94.
At Kilmore, the Kilmore Fire Brigade tirelessly went out through the streets to raise money and announced on social media that they had raised an incredible $14,856.50 towards the cause.
“This could not have been done without everyone’s support. Thank you to those who donated and those who popped into the streets to say hello to our friendly faces,” the Kilmore Fire Brigade wrote on social media.
Wallan Fire Brigade also thanked the community for their support and donations, putting together a total of $8,417.25.
“We know this year has brought ongoing cost-of-living pressures and uncertainty for many households, and times may feel especially challenging right now. We are grateful for any support you were able to give,” they wrote on social media.
Overall, the CFA produced an incredible $2,150,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital, celebrating 75 years of donating to the Good Friday Appeal.
The CFA has now contributed over $43 million in 75 years of fundraising, as the Good Friday Appeal also celebrated 95 years of contributions from all walks of life.
Acting CFA Chief Officer Alen Slijepcevic said he was proud of all CFA members for their efforts.
“As an organisation, we are incredibly proud of our CFA members’ efforts each year who lend their time to fundraise alongside the Victorian community for such a worthwhile cause,” he said.
“Thank you to all participating brigades across Victoria for your contribution to this year’s Appeal and for the work you do in your local towns not only to protect them but to also help save young lives.
“Many of our members have required the services of the RCH, and it is an absolute privilege to be a part of raising such important funds and to see direct results of that fundraising that the brigades do put toward technology and research to help our Victorian children.”
