CFA volunteers will once again hit the streets to fundraise for the annual Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
2022 is the CFA’s 71st year supporting the appeal, with the sight of volunteers fundraising from fire trucks and at traffic lights across the state being an iconic feature of the event.
Since 1951, CFA has raised more than $35 million to help deliver world-class care to sick children.
CFA Deputy Chief Officer Kaylene Jones CFA Warrandyte Lieutenant Camren Jones and brigade members visited the Royal Children’s Hospital to launch this year’s campaign.
Ms Jones praised the CFA volunteers’ commitment.
“It’s a testament to our volunteers’ community-mindedness, that not only do they volunteer to keep their communities safe from fire and other emergencies – in their remaining spare time
they are also fundraising for other causes,” she said.
“We are incredibly proud of that effort and pleased to once again step-up and support the Appeal in 2022,
“It has been a tough few years for many Victorians, but if you can, please make a donation to this important cause.”
Mr Jones said the Good Friday appeal is special to him.
“When I was a child, I had to see a specialist at the Royal Children’s Hospital, so I feel like I’m just giving back to those that helped me when I was younger,” he said.
“It’s really one of the major highlights of being a CFA volunteer each year.”
People in the Yarra Valley will be able to donate to the appeal online.
