In Memory of Brendan Rowe 💫

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

My Why.

Monday 2nd Mar

I didn’t think I’d do a fundraising page this year… but here I am.

Now that we’ve settled into our new town, I’ve started seeing a new therapist. We’ve been unpacking my life right back to when I was 5 years old — the years I spent growing up in and out of the Royal Children’s Hospital while my brother was sick.

She asked me what it felt like to be that little girl with a sick brother… and honestly, the floodgates opened.

Yes, there were hard moments — but there was also so much good.

The Starlight Room.

The wheelchair races.

The nurses who knew us by name.

The little friends Brenny made along the way.


That hospital didn’t just treat my brother… it held our whole family together.


So many of us have been touched by the Children’s Hospital in some way. Today I’m asking you — if you can — to help me give back.


Please consider donating. Every dollar genuinely matters ❤️🏥


Recent Donations

$33.15

Belinda Ottrey

$20

Sam Birrell

$106.12

Anonymous

$33.15

Jane Allen

In Memory of Brendan Rowe.🥰

$10

Sarah Crotty

$27.81

Susan Sutton

$64.67

Jo&garry Harris

Always in our thoughts Brenny 🥰 Good Friday Appeal so grateful always for The Children's Hospital world class care

$22.58

Vicki Bridgland

$106.12

Grant And Janine Gardiner

Another Easter without our gorgeous Brennie.🐣🐰💜💜You’ll always be forever young my son. We love and miss you so much. The Good Friday Appeal is such a great cause. Give to the Kids. 💜 Love Mum and Grant xo

$100

Lisa And Jonathan Keily

$22.58

Hayley Russell

$54.12

Atkins Jan

Hayden Phillips mum Jan. Remember Brendan so well. A lovely memory for him whilst raising much needed funds for RCH. Happy we could donate xx Jan and Trevor Atkins Mt Duneed Geelong

$106.12

Chris&don Clark

In loving memory of Brendan Rowe

$106.12

Jarryd Gardiner

$43.60

Mick Brandon

❤️

$33.15

Michael Dene

$33.15

Judy Gamage

$20

Soo Ho Tan

$33.15

Graeme Wombwell

$64.67

Maggie Jose

$52.92

Kim Barrey

In memory of my feral friend

$103.72

Susan Ireland

$20

Suzanne Mcdermott (earle)

❤️

$158.25

Fiona Marsh

In memory of an extraordinary young man. Love ya Brennie. Fi, Chris, Georgia, Lachy, Nan and Pop Xx

$54.12

Cassie Harris

$33.15

Merilyn Sellman

Brendan was such a delight to be around, funny, mischievous, but always respectful. We all miss out on seeing the wonderful man you were about to become.

$25

Vicki

Love your work Poss. Always ready to have a go!

$33.15

James’ In Wa James

All the feels xx

$106.12

David Indee & Maddi Keily

$106.12

Michele

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