General News
5 April, 2022
Can you help out on Good Friday?
TIMBOON and district locals are being urged to help shake tins for a good cause for the annual Good Friday Appeal.
TIMBOON and district locals are being urged to help shake tins for a good cause for the annual Good Friday Appeal.
Timboon CFA volunteer Mary Wigan said the annual collection is getting closer and help is needed for the Timboon collection.
“Timboon CFA have been involved in the Good Friday Appeal for many years,” she said.
“We enjoy the interaction with the community.
“It’s always positive to see the community so happy to donate to such a wonderful cause, especially with so many local children utilising the Royal Children’s Hospital.
“It’s a nice thing for families to be involved with.”
Volunteers will also be treated to a fish n’ chip lunch on the day.
Mrs Wigan said any time people could spare to help collect is appreciated.
“Whatever people can contribute is welcome, every little bit helps,” she said.
“Last year we raised a record amount collected through the CFA.
“People were very generous last year.”
One local family knows all too well the good work the Royal Children’s Hospital does.
Sheree Johnstone said her 12 year-old daughter Charlotte has spent a significant amount of time at the hospital recovering from extensive burns.
“When she was eight she was involved in a backyard fire that resulted in her sustaining burns to 90 per cent of the back of her legs,” she said.
“It involved lengthy stays at the hospital while skin grafts were done.
“We spent about six weeks at the Royal Children’s Hospital and then every week we spent two days a week.
“Now being 12 she’s out to 18 month visits.”
Ms Johnstone urged the community to support the appeal.
“They (Royal Children’s Hospital) are fantastic,” she said.
“You never know when you will end up there or someone you know will end up there.
“What they do is so important, without them the kids wouldn’t get the care they do now.”
This year the Cook family will be helping to collect in Timboon for the second time, with Sarah and her sons Nelson and Menzel hitting the pavement.
“I’ve always watched the Good Friday Appeal on TV since I was a little girl,” she said.
“I wanted to show the boys how we could be part of it. We did the couple of blocks around our house last year.
“Since last year we’ve visited the Royal Children’s Hospital so it’s a bit more meaningful.
“We’re looking forward to it again this year.”
Residents interested in volunteering to help collect in Timboon can meet at the Timboon CFA station at 9.30am on Good Friday, or contact Mary Wigan on 0409 959 223.
Locals can also make a donation online at https://www.virtualtinshake.com.au/sponsor?kw=timboon+cfa.