This October, Woolworths is encouraging Maribyrnong and Hobsons customers to help children and families in need by supporting the Good Friday Fundraising Appeal and purchasing a $2 token or rounding up their purchase to the nearest dollar when they shop.
Celebrating 30 years in partnership, Victoria’s Woolworths customers have helped raise more than $20 million together with The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, providing care and support to patients and their families who are being treated at the hospital.
Throughout October, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay Woolworths customers can help make a difference by simply purchasing a $2 token or rounding up their purchase to the nearest dollar when they shop.
Isla Magann, age eight, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in 2017 at age three, and began receiving chemotherapy treatment at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH).
Although Isla’s cancer journey is not over yet, her family remains positive thanks to the support of the hospital. Led by her Oncologist Dr Diane Hanna and the local community through the Good Friday Appeal, Isla continues to receive life saving support for her cancer care.
Isla’s parents Leanne and Andrew, said “Through years of on and off chemotherapy and treatment, Isla is now in complete remission and back to her bubbly self, thanks to the support of her incredible treating team.”
Woolworths Victoria State Manager Sarah Gooding said they are “extremely grateful” for the generosity of its customers.
“The Good Friday Appeal is important, as together with our customers we can help provide community members across Victoria with the help they need,” she said.
Good Friday Appeal executive director Rebecca Cowan said every dollar plays a vital role in helping families through a tough time.
“Through our partnership with Woolworths, The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal is able to impact the lives of sick children and their families by giving them the brightest possible futures,” she said.
“We are thankful for the incredible support from our community.”
