Esme’s Brave Heart Fundraiser- Thank You RCH

Good Friday Appeal 2026

Give for the kids!

I'm making a difference this Good Friday Appeal, and I need your support.

We all know firsthand the life-saving work of The Royal Children's Hospital. They provide world-class care to seriously sick kids, and my goal is to help them continue that mission.

Every dollar we raise has an impact. This is our chance to ensure thousands of children get the special care they need—this year, and in the future.

Please donate generously and help me reach my target. Let's do something GOOD for the kids.

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.

with heart

My Updates

Thank you to all for supporting the Good Friday Appeal

Wednesday 8th Apr
The hospital was buzzing with special visitors and lots to see on Good Friday! Thank you so much to everyone who donated, shared the page and sent out good wishes. A very meaningful day with so much money raised for a very worthy and special cause!
Lots of love 💕 

The Creature

Tuesday 31st Mar

Because of your amazing support, we are aiming even higher!

Tuesday 31st Mar
So far we have all collectively raised $5,078. We are now setting a new goal of $6,000 for The Good Friday Appeal! 😍 let’s keep going everyone, we still have a few more days! Esme and her friends say a big thank you! 🦄🙌🏼⭐️

Run for the kids

Sunday 29th Mar
A big congratulations to everyone who was involved in the run for the kids today ⭐️ the sun was shining and the weather was beautiful! Hope you all had a great day 😁 time to rest your feet!

Getting close to Good Friday

Saturday 28th Mar
It’s getting close to Good Friday and we are getting so close to reaching Esme’s goal of raising $5,000 for the RCH- thank you so much for your support and helping Esme and all her friends here at RCH receive world class care 🌏

As the weather starts to cool down and the air becomes fresher it makes me think about time, the days and months roll by, seasons change and all the while we are growing older. Life has an interesting way of shaping our perspective and revealing what is important. In challenging times, connection with others becomes one of the most helpful parts of the journey. 

Shout out to the families, kids and staff at RCH

Monday 23rd Mar

To the kids, you are all truly inspiring.

Keep shining, keep fighting ⭐️

To the families we’ve met from all across Australia. We see such devotion, day in and day out, it is something truly special. It fills our hearts more than words can say.

And to the staff, thank you for looking after our kids. You all show up with smiles, laughter and incredible care each day. 

Another day at RCH

Saturday 21st Mar

Smiling from ear to ear!

Saturday 21st Mar
Wow.. thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far to the Good Friday Appeal for RCH! You are helping Esme reach her goal and it makes such a difference to know we are not alone walking this path.. it gives us hope, strength and love. 

To all the families navigating similar journeys, please know you are not alone. Hold on to hope and remember that even on the darkest days, there are people who care. Through adversity, we often encounter amazing souls, and even in the hardest moments, life can offer lessons and unexpected gifts. 

Love Lincoln, Emma and Esme 🩷


Giving back and raising money for RCH!

Wednesday 18th Mar

Hi Family & Friends,

We are raising funds to give back to the incredible team at the Royal Children’s Hospital for the life changing work they do every single day. Each person here plays a part in supporting children and their families, including ours and we feel truly blessed to be surrounded by such expertise, compassion and care.


Our little Esme has been supported through every step of her journey, and we are endlessly grateful for the dedication, kindness, and strength of the team caring for her. In what has been one of the hardest times in our lives, we have felt lifted by the people around us.


The children here, including Esme, show incredible bravery every day. Their strength is nothing short of inspiring. We hope to give back in some small way and help ensure this hospital can continue its vital, life changing work for so many families like ours.

Thank you, RCH 💛

Lincoln, Emma and Esme x

Recent Donations

$100

Cynthia Evans

Thanks to the Hospital for all they are doing for Esme and all other sick children.

$106.12

Rob & Anne

sending a special request for the well-being angels to visit

$106.12

David

$54.12

Siew See

$22.58

Sarah Lane

$106.12

Suef

$106.12

Cassandra Cocciolone

Sending love and strength x

$106.12

Imelda Willis

$106.12

Tania Palmas

Wishing you strength and courage sweet little Esme for good health and happiness always xx

$211

Maria & Mario Cocciolone

Sending love to you all and wishing you Gods best x

$64.67

Alex & Laura Cocciolone

$263.75

Zio Jarrod & Zio Jared

Our little Angel Esme ❤️ you are being watch over and we love you more than words can explain. Be brave little one! Love your Zio Jarrod & Zio Jared 😘

$200

Esme Micallef

To our beautiful Esme, we are so proud of you! You are an inspiration to us, keep fighting, smiling and growing. We love you and we will all be home soon xoxo

$263.75

Paul Holliday

Stay strong and remember the love and support you all have.

$316.50

Micallef Plumbing

Sending love and blessings to Esme’ and the wonderful team at RCH. May all the children in care be blessed with good health. Love Sonny, Pauline, Frank, Fred, Anna and John xx

$50

Jason, Lauren, Victoria & Alice

Keep fighting Esme, we all love you!

$316.50

Mjm Holdings

Wishing you all the love 💕

$54.12

Vanessa Josevski

$54.12

Maria Calabro

Sending love and prayers

$106.12

Caterina Moleta

To a beautiful brave little Esme, we are all praying for you

$76

Kit And Nathan

Sending love to Esme and the family ❤️❤️❤️💪

$30

Niamh Butler

$33.15

Ethan

$50

Jemimah Mateer

Esme, Emma & Lincoln - Sending you love and strength always! Mateer family xxx

$30

Joe

Happy Easter Esme!

$54.12

Leah & Zoe Stergiopoulos

$316.50

Stef, Dave, Charlotte & Chloe Micallef

Sending all our love to beautiful Esme, thinking of you, Emma and Lincoln always. Xx

$64.67

Martin Coakley

$106.12

Naomi Micallef & Graeme Rowe

$211

Sara Yeoh And James Mccartney

Thank you RCH for taking such good care of Esme and many other families! Sending lots of love to Esme, Emma and Lincoln. You are always in our thoughts xx

$33.15

Hayden Perry

$106.12

Lisa And Scott Perry

$106.12

Candy

Sending love to you Emma, Lincoln and Esme.

$106.12

Markus And Virginia

Great work with your fundraising! Lots of love to you Emma, Lincoln am Esme

$316.50

Urban Feature Carpentry

$106.12

Daniel Kostoski

$211

Aunty Jo And Uncle Noel

Sending our love and thoughts to you both and Esme

$527.50

Chester And Molly Yeoh

Best Easter wishes Esme. You are always in our thoughts.

$400

Bliss Micallef

Thank you so much RCH for supporting our little Esme and all the children in your care! We are so grateful! Thank you too for all the guidance and care you provide to all families. It's invaluable ♥️

$54.12

Phil Pham

Hope she’ll get better soon. Xoxo. ♥️

$30

Shradha Rana

We wish you all the very best little super hero. God bless you.

$54.12

Simon Kostoski

$211

Andrew

$54.12

Tala Al-hilli

$211

Adrian Micallef

Keep up the good work RCH. There is no other place you want to be when you have a sick child. The commitment you show to these children is nothing but outstanding. Keep fighting Esme xx

$106.12

Emilia Babic

$106.12

Martine Marchio

$211

Cherie Schabus

To beautiful Esme’, May you continue to be guided by the wonderful team at RCH. We pray that you’ll be given the blessing of good health. You are such a beautiful soul and deserve an abundantly healthy life ahead. Know you have many supporters and prayers on your side. May god bless you and your parents during this time. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Love Cherie, Mario, Arlo & Rhodes xoxo

$54.12

Clare Mcbride

$211

Ed Yeoh

Thanks to RCH for taking such good care of Esme!

$100

Kylie And Mark Micallef

$33.15

Kaitlin Beattie

$106.12

Susan Taylor

$106.12

Phoebe Ang

God is with you and your family! Stay strong

$1.04k

Anonymous

For all the sick children at RCH Melbourne, wishing you all a quick recovery 🙏😘

$54.12

Kathryn Mckean

Love, Hugs and Prayers to Brave little Esme.

$106.12

Esme Micallef

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