Once again, the Woodend, Newham and Hesket-Kerrie CFA Brigades conducted the annual Good Friday Collection for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal throughout the roads, streets and tracks of the area.
A very big thank you to all of the CFA volunteers, family members and friends from the three brigades, around 70 in total, who volunteered to door knock.
A special thanks to everyone living in and visiting the Woodend, Newham, Hesket and Kerrie areas who donated so generously, raising a near-record total of just over $13,135 – including more than $10,770 for Woodend, just over $850 for Hesket-Kerrie and more than $1,518 for Newham.
A huge thank you to the Ladies of the Woodend CFA who ensured that all were well fed and watered, and those who helped with sorting and counting on the day.
Unfortunately, we were not able to cover every home,” stated Good Friday Collection Co-Ordinator and Woodend CFA Officer in Charge Mike Dornau.
“If we missed your house, you can drop your donation into your local Brigade on any Sunday morning. We have until May to send donations to the Hospital Appeal”.
A special thank you also to the team at the Commonwealth Bank in Woodend for the final money count.


  • Published: 6 years ago on March 31, 2018
  • Last Modified: March 31, 2018 @ 6:10 am

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