The Good Friday Appeal is a fundraising activity on behalf of the Royal Children's Hospital, in Melbourne, Australia. In 2011, the appeal raised A$15,156,000.
The Good Friday Appeal is an annual fundraising activity to raise money for The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. Individuals and businesses, clubs, schools and country towns throughout the state conduct activities to raise money for the Hospital.
The Appeal is a non-political, non-denominational organisation that exists solely to financially support The Royal Children’s Hospital.
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