The Yarrawonga CFA, SES and a number of local volunteers teamed up to roam the streets and collect donations for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
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Good Friday was once again a resounding success across the state with the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal breaking their previous tally, taking the new record to $22,328,154.
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Across the region, a number of Good Friday events were also held, raising money for the Appeal as well as local families in need, with plenty of locals and visitors getting out and about to donate to this very worthwhile cause.
The Mulwala Fire Brigade also helped raise money on Good Friday with plenty of children also wanting to get involved.
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Once final totals of all business, community groups, organisations and individuals donations are tallied, Yarrawonga’s final total is looking to be close to $30,000 with $24,472,18 taken on the day and just over $1000 taken by phone calls to the appeal phone room.
Ballarat ($143,265), Sale ($125, 761) and Geelong ($104,255) led the regional tally board with our close neighbours Corowa and Wahgunyah coming in fourth raising a whopping $102,633 and Devenish, Dookie and Districts taking fifth spot raising $100,000.
There was plenty of entertainment to sing and dance along to in Dookie on Good Friday to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital.
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Yarrawonga Fire Brigade First Lieutenant Simon Crawford said it was a really successful day locally.
“We achieved what we wanted to, getting around all of town,” Mr Crawford said.
“It was a great effort by everyone involved and special thanks to the parents and children that came down to the station and helped out.
“A massive amount was also raised by the CFA and SES out of the riverbends and caravan park later in the day on Friday with a figure of $4436.20 to add to the tally.”
Ivy-Lee Macartney enjoyed the horse rides on offer at the Bundalong Tavern Good Friday Community fundraiser.
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Fire and Rescue NSW Mulwala Unit member Cathrina Shaw said the Mulwala Fire and Rescue NSW would like to say a very big thank you to all the children and parents who helped out with the stations appeal.
“It is certainly a worthwhile cause and a community event that we all, at the Mulwala Fire station, look forward to participating in each year,” Ms Shaw said.
“It was a thrill to see the excitement of so many little kids checking out the fire trucks, jumping up to sit in for a photo and for the extra lucky, even a ride.
“Mulwala Fire and Rescue NSW would like to thank the community for your generous donations. We would also like to thank the Mulwala Water Ski Club for loan of minibuses.
“A fun morning for a very special cause. Our Children.”
Isla Brownie had her face painted and took part in some of the Easter craft activities at the Bundalong Tavern.
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Tungamah Social Club Secretary Monica Brewer said this Good Friday was the social club’s best one yet.
“The 2022 Good Friday Appeal was the best ever in the history of the Tungamah Social Club with a final total of $43 848.36,” Ms Brewer said.
“It was a fun filled day with raffles, car rally, jumping castle, yabby races and major auction. The social club are continually overwhelmed by the support from the local area including Tungamah and Yarrawonga.
“The businesses which sponsored and supported us were simply outstanding and we are very appreciative for their support in light of a few tough years.
“We are a small club who aim to make a difference and support the Royal Children’s hospital as well as Variety Kids, Friends in Common and locals in need.
“We are so very, very grateful to all donors, sponsors and those who supported the cause.
“We cannot achieve this without your support. We do it for the kids.”
The Bon Jovi Clan from Whittlesea enjoyed the Devenish, Dookie and District Good Friday Appeal.
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Bundalong Tavern Owner Brett Butler said the Bundalong Tavern Good Friday Community fundraiser had a great turnout and it was nice to have a family fun day where everyone enjoyed themselves.
“We had a real mix of local support as well as new faces, both of visitors and new residents to the area,” Mr Butler said.
“It was fantastic to see a number of new people coming to the area.
“It was also great to raise money for children through both Variety and the Good Friday Appeal.
“We are now looking forward to hosting more family fun events throughout the year and into the future.”
With money raised through a great number of avenues and those funds needing to be delivered to one place to be counted, confirmed final tallies have not yet been finalised however the money raised on the day is below.
