It’s that time of year again when Greek Australian Ellen Koutsodimitropoulos together with her family set out to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

For the past seven years they have held fundraisers at the Greek Community of Broadmeadows and Districts hall two weeks before Easter raising much needed funds.

“I want to congratulate my local Roxburgh Park resident Ellen Koutsodimitropoulos who has raised nearly $40,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, ‘Every Kid Counts’ through her fundraising efforts,” said Representative for Calwell, Maria Vamvakinou MP.

So far, the Koutsodimitropoulos have raised $31,000 for the hospital, and already this year have surpassed $7,000.

Ellen, who volunteers at the children’s hospital said she gets to see first-hand the difference these funds make.

If you would like to donate, visit https://2017goodfridayappeal.everydayhero.com/au/every-kid-counts