Help save more lives like Connor

Good Friday Appeal 2026

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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My Updates

We have created this page to share Connor's story, and to try and say thank you to the Royal Children's Hospital.

Sunday 22nd Feb
On the 25th of September 2025 our beautiful baby boy Connor was born - 7 weeks early. Hours after he was born Connor needed life saving surgery due to a bowel obstruction. 

He was transferred to the Royal Children's Hospital and within minutes of arrival was on the operating table. The incredible team of surgeons, doctors, nurses and all present saved Connor's life. 

Connor's recovery was many weeks in the NICU where we received ongoing support and care from our medical team. We are forever grateful for all the support, and will never take this for granted.

Connor has scars that will last him a life time. 
We as Connor's parents have a life time of thank you's to all those involved in our journey. 

We ask for your donation, to allow other families like ours, the chance to watch their babies grow, love and to be loved. 

No donation is too big or too small.

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