Good Friday Appeal
The good friday appeal is a unique fundraising activity that brings together people from all parts of the community in a very special way. The common goal is to raise money for The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, and to ensure that all children with life threatening illnesses receive the best possible medical and clinical care.
It all started in 1931 when groups of journalists from the Herald & Weekly Times organised a sporting carnival in aid of charity, the Children’s Hospital being a recipient of the funds. In 1942, Sir Keith Murdoch as Managing Director and Editor of 'The Herald' agreed that The Herald and radio station 3DB (now MIX101.1) should broadcast an all day Appeal on Good Friday. In 1957, Seven Network joined the Appeal and began the first daylong telethon, which is now held at Melbourne’s Telstra Dome.
The three media organisations MIX101.1, Channel 7 Melbourne and The Herald and Weekly Times have remained the major supporters of the good friday appeal and are critical to its success.
The Herald Sun newspaper dedicates substantial editorial space to promote the good friday appeal and the work of the Royal Children’s Hospital each year. The telethon is the opportunity for viewers to witness the miracles performed at the Hospital, to phone through their donations, and in many instances hear their contribution acknowledged publicly.
The good friday appeal is known for the fun, enthusiasm and ingenuity of those involved. Supporters can be seen conducting billycart races or ferret and yabby races, holding a gala ball in a grand hotel, running a golf day or shaking collection cans. The Appeal’s strength lies in the thousands of volunteers who give of their time, expertise and creativity to ensure that events are successful and the rewards are great.
The Appeal is a non-political, non- denominational organisation that exists solely to financially support the Royal Children’s’ Hospital Melbourne.
Source - http://www.goodfridayappeal.com.au About Us
A record $10,082,647.20 was raised in 2005.