Sadly, our streets and clubs and pubs will be empty on Friday in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
But that doesn't mean you can't donate to the Royal Children's Hospital.
Although there won't be any tin rattlers at the traffic lights and door knockers collecting for the Good Friday Appeal, Echuca-Moama area manager Laurie Stewart said people could donate through the Virtual Tin Shake.
“The Virtual Tin Shake is breaking new ground so it will be interesting to see how it goes,” he said.
“It is important people realise by donating through this, it will be automatically included in the Echuca-Moama tally.”
Last year, the door knock and traffic lights collection raised almost $40,000, adding to club donations throughout the year to total $77,000.
“That's a huge gap to fill, and we can only hope the Virtual Tin Shake really kicks off,” Laurie said.
“I would dearly love to raise close to last year's tally but to be realistic maybe $50,000 would be nice.”
Good Friday Appeal executive director Anne Randall said the decision to take this year’s appeal online would ensure government restrictions were being followed.
“Like every organisation across the country, we are following government directions and practicing social distancing as much as possible,” she said.
“Above all else, the health and wellbeing of the community is our number one concern.
“Fortunately, the Good Friday Appeal receives tremendous community support and fundraising occurs throughout the year, so we know many communities have been fundraising already.”
To donate, visit fundraising.virtualtinshake.com/Echuca-Moama or goodfridayappeal.com.au
Anyone who cannot donate online can drop donations into Echuca Toyworld until 2pm Thursday, April 9.