Eastern 80

Good Friday Appeal 2026

Ride for a Cause

Join Us for fun day out to raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal. 



Will you help me and do something really GOOD for sick kids?  The Eastern 80 Charity Bike Ride has been going for over 10 Years and now is your chance to support us.

In 2026 the date has been set for Saturday 21 February.

80km, 50km or 9km walk along the iconic Lilydale-Warburton Rail Trail.  Starts at the Cog Cafe - 7.30am.

We need your support to reach The Eastern 80 fundraising goal of $20,000 and to help as many sick kids and their families as possible, please donate today. 


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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Paul Carr

Always a great event , well organised by Norm Orr and his wonderful family

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