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Victorians have upped the ante for Good Friday Appeal

INCREDIBLE EFFORT... Raising over an unprecedented $1.6M for The Royal Children's Hospital on Good Friday, the CFA has surpassed all expectations. Pictured (from left) is CFA Hoppers Crossing members Paul DiMartino, Subramanian Selvanathan, CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan, Jodie Beckley and Sean McGregor. Photo: Supplied

THE Victorian community has once again proven their extraordinary generosity and community spirit, as the Country Fire Authority (CFA) raised an unprecedented $1,606,287 for The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) on Good Friday.

The sight of CFA volunteers in their trucks and at traffic lights, collecting donations from local communities, was a heart-warming display of support for a worthy cause.

With a history of over 72 years of fundraising for the Good Friday Appeal, the CFA has surpassed all expectations by raising a staggering $37 million for RCH since 1951.

This year’s fundraising efforts have set a new record, with a total of $23,061,320 collected for the Good Friday Appeal, a testament to the unwavering dedication and commitment of CFA members and their communities.

INCREDIBLE EFFORT… Raising over an unprecedented $1.6M for The Royal Children’s Hospital on Good Friday, the CFA has surpassed all expectations. Pictured (from left) is CFA Hoppers Crossing members Paul DiMartino, Subramanian Selvanathan, CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan, Jodie Beckley and Sean McGregor. Photo: Supplied

The funds raised through the Good Friday Appeal will have a profound impact on the lives of young patients at RCH, ensuring they receive the best possible treatment and care.

The generosity of the Victorian community and the CFA’s tireless efforts in fundraising reflect the true spirit of compassion and unity that exists within the community.

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