Join Torquay Lions helping kids at the Royal Children’s Hospital

Since 1931, the Good Friday Appeal (GFA) has raised funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne.

Over the 93 years since, fundraising efforts have supported projects at the hospital that have helped it become world leading.

With support from our Torquay community of fundraisers, the Good Friday Appeal can help the hospital continue to provide world-class care to patients and their families by funding projects in four key areas:

• State of the art equipment and technology
• Ground breaking research
• Education and training for staff development, and
• Patient and family centred care programs.

Last year our community raised $ 73,015, a record amount for the Torquay area which runs from Anglesea to Grovedale.

Overall, the GFA in 2024 raised $23,368,724 enabling funding of groundbreaking research, state-of-the-art equipment, education, and family-centred care programs at The Royal Children’s Hospital.

For the first time in RCH history, a portion of funds helped take the RCH excellence into the regions by funding equipment and scholarships at six regional health centres – Barwon Health, Bendigo Health, Grampians Health, Goulburn Valley Health, Albury Wodonga Health, and Latrobe Regional Health.

According to GFA Torquay area manager Peter McMahon, there are several ways locals can get involved, both as an individual or through group activities:

• “Part of my role is to help people set up local fundraisers and I am available most days during daylight hours to provide suggestions and help,” he said.
• “The best way to contact me is by email to [email protected] or mobile 0411 112 047.
• ” Perhaps the suggestions here may get you started.”
• Donate: You can make a direct donation to the appeal
• by visiting our QR Code or website fundraise.goodfridayappeal.com.au/fundraisers/Torquay
• Volunteer: The GFA always needs volunteers to help with various events and administrative tasks. You can sign up as a volunteer through Torquay’s website
• Attend Events: Participate in or attend various fundraising events, such as family-friendly activities and entertainment. Details and schedules for these events will be available on the appeal’s website closer to the date.
• Host a Fundraiser: You can organise your own fundraising event. Peter McMahon will provide resources and support for those wishing to host their own event to raise money
• Buy Raffle Tickets: Participate in the Good Friday Appeal raffle by purchasing tickets, which are available online and contribute to the fundraising efforts, and
• Participate in Community Activities: Engage with community activities such as charity auctions, fun runs, or other local events that support the Good Friday Appeal.

For more detailed information on how to participate and support the Good Friday Appeal, you can visit our official website fundraise.goodfridayappeal.com.au/fundraisers/Torquay or email Peter McMahon at [email protected]

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