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Appealing to community By KYLIE WILSON
FOR THE KIDS:
Karen Jones has a passion for helping children and loves being involved in the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal each year. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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THE pealing of fire engine bells and rattle of collection tins raising money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal are as much a part of Good Friday in Victoria as fish dinners and time with family. And across North East communities, no matter how small, volunteers are committed to raising money for the appeal so the hospital can continue to help sick children. Appeal Myrtleford area manager, Karen Jones, has been involved for a number of years, as part of her passion for helping children. She has also witnessed the valuable work done by the Royal Children’s Hospital firsthand, with her son Alistair undergoing life changing surgery at the hospital at the age of 11. “They were just amazing,” she said of the hospital and its staff. “It brings home the specialty of care that you can get there.” As a kindergarten teacher, she has also seen a number of her young students benefit from the care provided from the hospital, as well as many young members of the Myrtleford and district community. “They provide groundbreaking, specialised care…they’re a very special breed of people,” she said. Karen is full of praise for the ongoing fundraising efforts of the Myrtleford community, which ranges from the Good Friday fire engine collections to collection tins at local businesses and more. She said outlying communities such as Whorouly and Buffalo River also do their part. “They’re a brilliant team in Myrtleford,” Karen said. “Everyone just pitches in.” continued page |
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