IN CFA’s 75th year supporting the Good Friday Appeal, the generosity of Victorians right across the state has exceeded expectations, helping raise an incredible $2,150,000 for The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH).
Once again, CFA volunteers were out in force both on their fire trucks and on foot, making their way around local streets rattling tins all morning to raise vital funds in their communities for a much-loved and well-respected cause.
As a major fundraiser for the Appeal, and one that hits close to home, CFA has now raised more than $43 million over an impressive 75 years.
It was also a milestone night for the Appeal as they marked an astonishing 95 years of fundraising, with a record-breaking final tally of $25,268,485.
Acting CFA Chief Officer Alen Slijepcevic AFSM presented the new customised cheque for the momentous year with the total amount CFA contributed to The Royal Children’s Hospital alongside Gisborne Fire Brigade members Mark Carter and Sandra Barotta on Friday night.
“As an organisation, we are incredibly proud our CFA members’ efforts each year who lend their time to fundraise alongside the Victorian community for such a worthwhile cause,” Alen 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.”
The money raised for The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal will be used to ensure kids are provided with the best possible treatment and care.
