article_snippet.sent: In a record breaking effort the Royal Children's Hospital Friday Appeal managed to rake in over $17.1 million that will be put towards vital research and facilities to benefit the Royal Children young patients.
article_snippet.sent: a record breaking effort foreshadowed the $16.8 million donated at last year’s event.
article_snippet.sent: While a host of people rattled tins for donations around 1500 volunteers were madly counting the offerings.
article_snippet.sent: Every year the Good Friday Appeal calls on people from all parts of the community to help raise much needed funds to support the work of The Royal Children’s Hospital.
highlights_snippet.sent: The telethon appeal for the Royal Children's Hospital saw a record breaking number of donations .