Good Friday Appeal
The Good Friday Appeal is held annually to raise money for the hospital. It has been broadcast on the Seven TV network for 52 years. The goal of the Appeal is to ensure that children with life threatening illnesses receive the best possible medical and clinical care.
The 2009 Appeal raised $13,862,734, the 2010 Appeal raised $14,462,000 the 2011 Appeal raised $15,156,000 and the 2012 Appeal raised a record $15,820,640.
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