This year’s Good Friday Appeal raised a staggering $17,445,624.38 for the RCH.

As fundraising activities took place across Australia, it was also a special day for those who were at the hospital.

“Once again we are overwhelmed by the extraordinary generosity of the Victorian community,” said CEO Professor Christine Kilpatrick.

“The money the appeal raises makes the difference between being a good children’s hospital and a great children’s hospital,” she said.

Media, celebrity guests, sports stars, costumed characters other well-known personalities came to the hospital to lend their support to the appeal and meet patients, families and staff.

A record number of staff volunteered their time to help out on the day to tour guests through the wards.

Thank you and congratulations to everyone involved.