It's good to give back to such a great cause and to do it for the kids.
- Paul Huddart
The Good Friday Appeal has raised a staggering $17,122,879 in its 90th year for the Royal Children's Hospital with Warrnambool raising $59,887; the eighth highest amount in regional Victoria.
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Paul Huddart rattled his tin at the Fairy Street and Raglan Parade traffic lights all Friday and has been volunteering for 12 years to the cause close to his heart.
"I spent time at the Royal Children's Hospital when I was around six months old," he said. "I have epilepsy.
"They are amazing there and the care they gave to me, and my mum and dad was amazing.
"It's good to give back to such a great cause and to do it for the kids."
Across the south-west, Hamilton raised $30,652, Colac contributed $24,926, Camperdown brought in $24,578, Macarthur made $22,000, Port Fairy raised $15,536 and Cobden contributed $9,696 to the Good Friday Appeal.
Executive director of the Good Friday Appeal Rebecca Cowan said communities from Victoria and beyond dug deep after a challenging 12 months.
"We're overjoyed by the generosity of Victorian communities and beyond on this momentous 90th Good Friday Appeal," she said.
"We are humbled to see everyone come together on this day, all with the singular mission of helping The Royal Children's Hospital remain a world-class facility for the sick children of Australia.
"The Good Friday Appeal has been made possible thanks to the thousands of dedicated volunteers, tin rattlers, regional area managers. It is because of you we stand here today in our 90th year."
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