Torquay Lions are hoping the club can beat its 2022 Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal tally of $13,000.
The club’s RCH appeal regional co-ordinator, Peter McMahon, said $13,000 was raised during a relatively short campaign last year.
“For the Good Friday Appeal this year, between now and Good Friday 2023, we believe we can raise close to $20,000,” he said.
“The dearth of funds for research and equipment for the RCH is understandable in this year of fires and floods where communities have been supporting those in distress with physical help, equipment and funds from generous donors.
“Between now and Good Friday 2023, we will have tin shakers out and about in shopping centres around Torquay, caravan parks and wherever we think we can raise donations.”
Mr McMahon said the club is building teams of volunteers from Torquay Lions Club, Torquay RSL members and other community groups who have already leapt into action.
According to Mr McMahon, donating funds for the Good Friday Appeal, resonates with many families who have had some contact or contacts with the Royal Children’s Hospital over the years.
“Almost every family has been touched in some way or other by the Children’s Hospital which has helped so many youngsters,” he said.
“To put in a dollar or two to help the hospital with research, care and rehabilitation comes very easily for most donors.
“I recognise that times have not been so good for some people over the past few years, but it is so often the ones who can spare the least that are the most generous.”
The club has a QR code on its Facebook page that leads to a virtual tin for donors.
Anyone who would like to help raise funds should contact Mr McMahon on 0411 112 047.
