Good Friday Racing

Good Friday Appeal 2026

Give for the kids!

This Good Friday, Southside Racing Cranbourne is racing for something bigger than the finish line.


Hertz Good Friday Night, part of Ladbrokes Friday Nights, brings our community together under lights for an unforgettable evening of Thoroughbred and Harness racing, all in support of the Good Friday Appeal and The Royal Children’s Hospital.

 

If you can’t join us on the night, you can still be part of the impact. Your donation will help fund life-saving care, groundbreaking research, and vital equipment for sick children and their families.



Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference.


Race for the kids. Give from the heart. Help us change lives this Easter.



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.

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Online Funds raised over the years

$ raised since 2024