coco j and ellie w's royal children's hospital appeal

Coco & Ellie Ripple

Hi! we are Coco and Ellie,

We love doing the Good Friday Appeal fundraiser and believe that this is a wonderful and fun thing people should get involved with and experience. Last year we did the run for kids and had such an amazing time, we ended up raising over $10,000. We hope we can reach beyond our goals this year for 2026.

in March 2022 Ellie was admitted to the Royal Children’s Hospital after suffering from a spinal cord stroke which came out of nowhere, she spent months in the hospital, and slowly the team at the royal children’s helped her regain her strength again and now here she is today running for the Good Friday appeal.

Coco wanted to do this fundraiser because her Auntie and other family members have been helped by the RCH. Her Aunt says “while it was hard at the time, I was still treated so kindly by all of the staff at the hospital, and I am forever grateful for them”.

these “stories” are what made us sign up for the Good Friday Appeal. We believe that every kid should deserve the fun opportunities in life. We really hope to raise more money this year and can’t wait for the run again! Thank you all so much ❤️

The Good Friday Appeal has been raising funds for sick kids and their families at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) for 95 years.

Through the generosity of the community, the RCH continues to deliver world‑class, comprehensive care.

Every dollar donated supports:

Ground‑breaking research
State‑of‑the‑art equipment
Training and unique patient‑centred care programs

In just one year (2024–2025), hundreds of thousands of kids were cared for:

85,415 appointments for urgent and essential care in the Emergency Department
53,450 admissions to a ward, where children and young people received expert, compassionate care
15,106 surgeries, paving the way for brighter futures
An incredible 456,000 outpatients seen — that’s an average of 1,250 appointments a day

By supporting this fundraiser, you are part of the impact, helping children live their best possible lives.

Please help make a difference and share this page with your friends, families, and networks.

Thank you for giving for the kids.