Shepparton Fire Brigade’s First Lieutenant Anthony Deith has been involved in the Good Friday Appeal for the 30 years he’s been at the fire station, and said he loves to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital.
“I have two kids who have been through services there, so it’s something I’m fairly passionate about,” he said.
Since 1951, CFA brigades have raised more than $39 million for the appeal, becoming a cornerstone of the fundraising effort.
This year, the authority is hoping to reach a historic milestone and raise enough money to reach a grand total of $40 million.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said CFA volunteers in their firefighting gear collecting donations has become an iconic part of Good Friday.
“A significant number of our CFA members will be out in force again this year, and it's just one of the things that truly defines the spirit of the Good Friday Appeal,” Mr Heffernan said.
“Our long-standing partnership with the GFA is not possible without the incredible generosity and passion of our CFA volunteers who give up their time year after year to raise funds for kids who are in need of care.
“So, this Friday, give what you can to a firey – and help us make a difference.”
Shepparton CFA will be out and about rattling tins at the Wilmot Rd and Goulburn Valley Hwy intersection on Good Friday, April 18, with the Mooroopna CFA set to do the same across the causeway along McLennan St.
If you’re interested in helping out the Shepparton CFA on Good Friday, send them a message on their Facebook page at https://tinyurl.com/kt7a87bu
Donate to the GFA in person on Good Friday or online at goodfridayappeal.com.au
Brigades around the region taking part in the GFA
Shepparton Fire Brigade
Mooroopna Fire Brigade
Numurkah Fire Brigade
Toolamba CFA
Murchison Fire Brigade
Kyabram Fire Brigade
Stanhope Urban Fire Brigade
Rochester Fire Brigade
Corop Fire Brigade
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