The Hoppers Crossing Country Fire Authority is encouraging residents to dig deep and donate for this year’s Good Friday Appeal.
Hoppers Crossing firefighter Melissa Cain said the brigade has raised a total of around $190,000 for the Good Friday Appeal, drawing close to the $200,000 milestone.
“We’re motivated to raise $10,000 this year to surpass our next big milestone,” she said.
“As an expecting mother myself, the cause is important to me because while you hope you never have to use the RCH [Royal Children’s Hospital], it’s important that we help build a fantastic service for the community to help kids in their time of need.
“This year, we’re excited to get our junior brigade members involved for the first time by doorknocking in our area.”
CFA deputy chief officer Garry Cook said he is proud of the CFA’s long-standing relationship with the Good Friday Appeal and encourages the community to support their brigade’s fundraising efforts this year, if they can.
“The remarkable commitment of our volunteers to their community is the reason we see thousands of members giving up their time to raise funds for sick kids,” he said.
“This worthy cause is close to the hearts of many of our members – whether they were previous patients at the hospital or have family who have been touched by the RCH’s world-class service.
“We are incredibly proud of our members’ continued fundraising efforts and pleased to once again support the Good Friday Appeal in 2023.”
