In brief
The Good Friday Appeal raised $23,368,724 for The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, according to the release. The total came from a telethon broadcast on Channel 7 Melbourne and nationally on 7plus on March 29, 2024. The appeal supports the hospital’s care for children and research. Seven Melbourne Managing Director and Head of Network Sport Lewis Martin thanked Victorian supporters, guests, volunteers, staff and partners, including the hospital and the Herald Sun. The broadcast featured musical performances, television personalities and comedians. Although the telethon has ended, the release says donations to the appeal can still be made online.
Key takeaways
- The Good Friday Appeal raised $23,368,724 for The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
- The telethon aired on Channel 7 Melbourne and nationally on 7plus.
- The release says funds support children’s care and hospital research.
- Seven Melbourne’s Lewis Martin thanked supporters, participants, staff and partners.
Record-breaking result for The Royal Children’s Hospital
March 29, 2024 -- Some of the biggest names in entertainment came together on Friday for the Good Friday Appeal. The telethon, broadcast on Channel 7 Melbourne and nationally on 7plus, helped raise a record-breaking $23,368,724 for The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
Funds raised enable The Royal Children’s Hospital to provide world-class care to children and continue its ground-breaking research as one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals. The support of the Victorian people made it possible.
Managing Director Seven Melbourne and Head of Network Sport, Lewis Martin, said: “It is always touching to see Victorians dig deep for a cause so close to all of our hearts.
“It is an honour for Seven to broadcast this iconic event, as we have for the past 67 years. Thank you to all of our special guests, volunteers and staff who made it all possible, and to our partners at The Royal Children’s Hospital and the Herald Sun for another outstanding year.”
The evening’s highlights included performances from Conrad Sewell; Kate Miller-Heidke, who is soon to debut as a coach on Seven’s upcoming season of The Voice; Mark Seymour and his daughter Eva; 2024 Australian Idol winner Dylan Wright; and a special cover of Tom Petty’s I Won’t Back Down by 7NEWS’ Peter Mitchell.
Other guests included The Morning Show and The Chase Australia’s Larry Emdur; 7NEWS’ presenters Rebecca Maddern and Abbey Gelmi; Sunrise’s Natalie Barr, Matt Shirvington, Edwina Bartholomew and Katie Brown; Dream Home host and Dancing With The Stars co-host Dr Chris Brown; and Better Homes and Gardens presenter and MKR judge Colin Fassnidge.
Also in attendance were Home and Away stars Ada Nicodemou, James Stewart, Emily Weir, Matt Evans and Jessica Redmayne; The Chase Australia’s Goliath and Smiling Assassin; 7AFL’s Abbey Holmes and Matthew Richardson; Farmer Joe from the new season of Farmer Wants A Wife; and 2024 Dancing With The Stars contestant and comedian Nikki Osborne.
Joining these Channel 7 stars on the panels tonight were Chicago The Musical’s Zoë Ventoura and Peter Rowsthorn; and comedians Ed Byrne, Nazeem Hussein, Ivan Aristeguieta, Christine Ryan, Bron Lewis and Claire Hooper. Jeremy Piven??
While the 2024 Good Friday Appeal has come to a close, people can still donate to the Appeal online now at https://www.goodfridayappeal.com.au/donate/
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Questions around this news
How much did the 2024 Good Friday Appeal raise?
The appeal raised $23,368,724, which the release described as a record-breaking result. The fundraiser took place on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, and was broadcast on Channel 7 Melbourne and nationally on 7plus.
Where do funds from the Good Friday Appeal go?
The funds support The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. According to the release, donations help the hospital provide care to children and continue its research.
Can people still donate to the Good Friday Appeal?
Yes. Although the 2024 event had finished when the release was published, it said people could continue donating online through the Good Friday Appeal website.
What is a telethon?
A telethon is a television program or broadcast event organized to raise money for a charitable cause. It often combines entertainment, appeals for donations and updates on fundraising progress, with viewers able to contribute while the program is underway.
