By Aaron Cordy
THE Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is a godsend to anyone with a sick or injured child. The vital work they do has helped countless hundreds of thousands of families over the years in strong part because of the Good Friday Appeal.
That is why the Devenish Dookie & District Good Friday Appeal (DDDGFA) are holding five amazing fundraisers for the Royal Children’s Hospital, in the lead-up to the GFA on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Bare Foot Bowls night on Thursday, March 13, at Dookie Bowls Club.
Rock for a Reason, featuring headline artists Sam & Sam, Nigel Parsons & DJ Liam on Sunday, March 30, at Dookie Recreational Reserve.
Charity Golf Day at Hilltop Tatura on Sunday, March 6.
Shown Shine and Music Day on Good Friday, April 18, at the Mainstreet of Dookie.
Also, DDDGFA’s annual online auction kicks off on March 27 to April 3.
Over the last eight years this dedicated group of volunteers has raised over $700,000 for the RCH and in 2024 raised a massive $193,240 for the RCH Appeal, which made them the third-highest fundraising group in Victoria.
Previously known as the Devenish Good Friday appeal, the DDDGFA began around 10 years ago, run by Neil Lonie, in honour of his niece who passed away at the RCH, and a group of volunteers. A committee was formed eight years ago with the inclusion of Dookie and Districts, and they became the DDDGFA.
Today, the dedicated committee comprises Area Manager Cathy Hill, President Paul Durden, Vice President Matt Parker, Secretary Jan Durden, Treasurer Chelsea McKay, and committee members Narelle Parker, Rodney and Shirley Clarke plus the support of Katamatite and Dookie Lions Clubs, Devenish Market and numerous volunteers.
For more information about these events and how to donate and support the Devenish Dookie & District Good Friday Appeal, follow them on Facebook.
