Easter is just around the corner, which means CFA volunteers are about to hit Victorian streets to fundraise for the annual Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
For 73 years, the CFA has been a major fundraising partner of the appeal, raising over $37 million since 1951.
Last year, CFA brigades helped raise $1.6 million for the appeal by shaking tins on the streets, at traffic lights, on camping grounds and at clubs.
Last Friday, February 23, CFA deputy chief officer Alen Slijepcevic was joined by Caroline Springs brigade members David Topp, Jake Busutill and Stephanie Robson to help launch the appeal.
The Caroline Springs brigade has raised almost $96,500 for the Good Friday appeal, edging close to the $100,000 milestone.
Mr Slijepcevic said he was incredibly proud of the CFA’s long-standing relationship with the appeal.
“The remarkable thing about our volunteers is that not only do they give up their time to volunteer with CFA, they also happily give their time to fundraise for causes like the appeal,” he said.
“It’s a cause close to the hearts of many of our members — whether they were former patients at the hospital or have family who have been touched by the RCH’s world-class service.”
15°C