By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO
A PLUMPTON house will go under the hammer next month, all in the name of a worthy cause.
Henley and Villawood have joined hands again this year to do it for the kids and auction a built house and land package on Good Friday, with all proceeds raised going to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
The double-storey home is located in the Aspire estate and boasts four bedrooms, an entertainer’s kitchen, seven-star energy rating and landscaped surrounds including an outdoor alfresco area.
This is the first time since 2008 that the Children’s Hospital House has been located in the City of Melton, with the home going to auction with no reserve on Good Friday, 18 April.
Last year’s auction raised $480,000 for the Good Friday Appeal, bringing the total amount donated since the initiative’s inception 21 years ago to a whopping $11.3 million.
Each year hundreds of tradespeople and suppliers donate their time and equipment to build the home and make each auction possible.
Mayor Bob Turner said the municipality was delighted to host the auction in the area for the first time in six years.
“Very few charities touch our hearts more than The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal,” Cr Turner said.
“Melton City Council is thrilled that our community can support this outstanding initiative by once again hosting the Children’s Hospital House auction.”
The Good Friday appeal has raised $258 million since it first began in 1931 and is the largest fund-raiser for the Royal Children’s Hospital.
To donate phone 9292 1166 or visit www.goodfridayappeal.com.au
