Friday 18th of April was our 16th Annual “Good Friday Walk”. Despite some rain, the group kept on walking and made the distance in record time. As planned we left Clayton Railway Station at 9.00 am with thirty four registered walkers in the group destined for Melbourne Exhibition and Entertainment Centre, South Wharf. We reached our… Continue reading FOTCF raises $19,980.00 to Royal Children Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal
Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal Walk
Monash Children’s Walk 2014 a huge success!
What a day it was on Sunday 2nd March for our 2nd Annual WALK FOR MONASH CHILDREN. My sincere and humble thanks to the whole team because of which we raised the amount which no one even dreamed off. That day more than 450 individuals attended the event and we raised closed to $20,000 for Monash Children Parents… Continue reading Monash Children’s Walk 2014 a huge success!
Cheque presentation – Royal Children’s Hospital
Last month our founder Mr Shashi Kochhar had the pleasure of witnessing the amount of money the Good Friday appeal raised for the Royal Children’s Hospital. Held in the Ella Nathan Auditorium and hosted by John Deeks channel 7 presenter and long time supporter of Good Friday Appeal, the cheque presentation was a fantastic way to see… Continue reading Cheque presentation – Royal Children’s Hospital
Second quarter wrap up
Things at FOTCF head quarters have been very busy, we have spent our time analysing the results from our events and reconciling our fundraising dollars. In total through the hard work of our committee members, our sponsors, volunteers we have been able to raise a total of: 22,137.00 to our preferred charities. In order to remain… Continue reading Second quarter wrap up
Friends of the Children Foundation donate funds for gaymer hypothermia device
Without our great volunteers, generous supporters and keen sponsors who collected, contributed and donated $55,555.90 to Friends of the children Foundation, we wouldn’t be able to report on such fantastic news! The money received by the Friends of the Children Foundation was transferred to the Royal Children Hospital through the Good Friday Appeal (2012) for the purchase of these “Gaymer… Continue reading Friends of the Children Foundation donate funds for gaymer hypothermia device
A message from our founder, Shashi Kochhar. A recap on the first quarter of 2013
After a very hectic few months, I have had some time to reflect on the activities completed this year and will share with your some learning’s that I have discovered along the way. The first event this year was “Australia Day BBQ” at Brick Makers Park on 26th January 2013. The BBQ, provided a fantastic avenue to meet new people. I also… Continue reading A message from our founder, Shashi Kochhar. A recap on the first quarter of 2013
Producing real results for the Monash Children Hospital
In 2012, Friends of the Children Foundation donated $8,250.00 to Monash Children’s Hospital in Clayton for the purchase of a bilirubinometer of which they were in desperate need for. Bilirubinometer’s are devices for measuring the bilirubin (Jaundice) level on babies non-invasively (without a blood test). Jaundice is a common condition in newborn babies, occuring in approximately 60% of… Continue reading Producing real results for the Monash Children Hospital
A monthly update: Recap on February’s fundraising activities!
We can’t believe we are now in March, what a busy month we have had, with not one but two major events for the Friends of the Children Foundation! Through the generous support of our local community, volunteers, committee members, family, friends and work colleagues we have been able to raise $12,000 to the Monash… Continue reading A monthly update: Recap on February’s fundraising activities!
Our Preferred Charities
The Friends of the Children Foundation is a community minded foundation dedicated to helping the next generation grow up healthy and happy our preferred charities include: The Royal Children’s Hospital Disability Sport and Recreation Services Monash Children’s Hospital In addition to the above, we also donate funds to other worthy causes whenever a need arises.… Continue reading Our Preferred Charities