Local efforts impress

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Young people today can come under a lot of criticism, but the youth of the region made an invaluable and fantastic contribution to this year’s record-breaking Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal collection.
More than $18M was raised this year across the state, with local contributions impressive across the region.
In the Kyneton district more than $31,500 was raised by volunteer collectors, local clubs, fire brigades and local businesses.
The Castlemaine Fire Brigade and community volunteers collected $15,778.
With help of 57 cubs and scouts, Gisborne firefighters and junior brigade members took to the streets to raise $13,676.
Family and friends and Woodend CFA volunteers made up the bulk of the more than 40 collectors in Woodend to raise a near record $13,135. Appeal coordinators from all districts congratulated all of their volunteers on an incredible contribution.

Kyneton Lions Club members transport the takings from the RCH appeal to the bank.
Kyneton Lions Club members transport the takings from the RCH appeal to the bank.
Young volunteers from the Kyneton community helped collect for the appeal.
Young volunteers from the Kyneton community helped collect for the appeal.
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Gisbus once again donated their buses to help ferry the collectors around town. Photo: Lt Bevan Moody
Gisbus once again donated their buses to help ferry the collectors around town. Photo: Lt Bevan Moody