Search Results for ”

Harry Munro standing on a stand up paddle board in the ocean, holding the paddle above his heard

Meet Harry

When Harry Munro started prep this year, it wasn’t the playground or the school books that excited him. It was another child who had a scar just like his.

Read More
Breanna jumping in the air

Meet Breanna

Soaring through the air jumping on her trampoline is just how Breanna Thomas’ fight for life began one fateful day almost five years ago.

Read More
Maddox lying on the grass holding a rugby ball

Meet Maddox

Brave Maddox Ropati-Tui has a hidden “superpower” — that’s what the youngster calls the port-a-cath buried in his chest.

Read More
Kirra sitting on the running track

Meet Kirra

Kirra Wright may have had a stroke at the age of two and three major brain surgeries but she's aiming for gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

Read More

Meet Scarlett

Scarlett has a rare disease known as transverse myelitis — an inflammation of the spinal cord, which interrupts the messages nerves send throughout her body — which has left her left arm paralysed.

Read More
Ariana on her scooter, holding an arm up in the air

Meet Ariana

Ariana Plafadellis is proud that doctors at the Royal Children’s Hospital took a chance on her little body.

Read More

Volunteering from the heart

Matt Riordan has been volunteering for the Good Friday Appeal for five years to give back to The Royal Children's Hospital after they saved his life as a child.

Read More

Farewell to Anne Randall

We would like to thank our Director Anne Randall on leading six Good Friday Appeals.

Read More
Matilda sitting on a swing

Meet Matilda

Born with tuberous sclerosis, Matilda has been in and out of The Royal Children’s Hospital for most of her life.

Read More
Lucy standing in the garden holding her arms out to her sides

Meet Lucy

It really does take a village to raise a child — that’s what Lucy Lazzari’s parents found.

Read More

Our Newsletter

Everything Good Friday Appeal, straight to your inbox. Get more information about your impact and how to get involved.