Ash Bolt
Torquay tin shakers have set a lofty fundraising goal for the Good Friday Appeal this year.
The organisers of Torquay’s Good Friday Appeal have set a goal of raising $10,000 from the community to support the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Torquay appeal coordinator Peter McMahon said it was an ambitious target he was confident of reaching.
“Over the past few years the total raised for the Good Friday Appeal each year has risen, reaching more than $6000 last year,” he said.
“Between now and Good Friday, we will have tin shakers out and about in shopping centres around Torquay, caravan parks and wherever we think we can raise donations.
“So far, we have gathered collectors from Deakin University, Torquay Lions Club and the Torquay RSL and all are keen to help us achieve our dream target of $10,000.”
Mr McMahon said he was confident the community would continue to get behind the God Friday Appeal because of how it resonated with families.
He said most people would have either had or known someone who had contact with the Royal Children’s Hospital over the years.
“Almost every family has been touched in some way the Children’s Hospital has helped so many youngsters,” he said.
“To put in a dollar or two to help the hospital with research, care and rehabilitation comes quite readily with most donors.
“I recognise that times have not been so good for some people during the recent pandemic, but it is so often the ones who can spare the least that are the most generous.”
Mr McMahon said along with tin shakers collecting cash donations, the Torquay appeal would capitalise on the community’s improved digital literacy due to the pandemic by using a QR code to collect online donations.
Good Friday is on April 15 this year.
