Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority
Yarrambat fire brigade has raised another $11,089 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, with volunteers from Yarrambat and Plenty CFA collecting donations from motorists on Good Friday.
Working at the intersection of Yan Yean and Ironbark Rds, the volunteers have now raised more than $95,000 in 12 consecutive years of supporting the appeal, with all of it going to the hospital’s annual appeal.
The brigades make it easy for members of the public to donate, accepting anything from a few coins to a donation by EFT.
The brigade has also embraced modern technology, handing out a QR code that allows donations online.
This year the brigade saw more than $2,000 in donations come from their electronic options.
Yarrambat CFA Captain Andrew Napoleone says the volunteers were delighted that so many motorists thanked them for collecting for the hospital.
“In spite of rain earlier in the day, a lot of people were starting out on a weekend trip or a day out, and we gave them an opportunity to help the Royal Children’s Hospital, too,” Andrew said.
“Just like the volunteers from Yarrambat and Plenty CFA, they were pleased to do something for the community.”
This year is the 95th year of the Good Friday Appeal and the 75th year of CFA’s involvement.
Yarrambat CFA Brigade provides fire and emergency response to the local community every day and night of the year, and the volunteer firefighters look forward to seeing members of the community for a chat on Good Friday next year.
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