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Eggsellent Easter effort

April 5, 2024 BY

Generosity abounds: Heathcote CFA volunteer Christie Asher took the opportunity to wish travellers a Happy Easter. Photo: SANDRA JAMES

IN A JOINT effort by Heathcote CFA, Lions and SES, the town this year recorded it’s best ever result for Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Volunteers helped to raise a magnificent $14,404.

“There are a lot of very generous people, both in town and passing through,” said CFA recruitment officer Peter Duncan.

“Most people were good about being slowed down a little for the collection even though some must have had to stop multiple times since leaving Melbourne.

United effort: Co-ordinated by the Heathcote CFA and assisted by volunteers, a record amount was collected in Heathcote for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal. Photo: SUPPLIED

 

“The weather was great and we had lots of volunteers helping on the day.

“Several local businesses had collection tins on their counters and Pizzeria Montana gave us a $500 cheque on top of their tin as well.”

The Royal Children’s Hospital has a history spanning more than 90 years and has helped children from all over Victoria.

The final total for this year’s appeal was a record $23,368,724.