Stress, anxiety and isolation aren't new for families like Pippa's. They have been in a crisis for days, months and for some, even years.
Pippa is raising money to ensure seriously ill children and their families, just like her's, will continue to be supported and have a home-away-from-home whilst they receive vital life-saving treatment.
On average, it costs Ronald McDonald House Charities Victoria & Tasmania $160 to support a family for one night. Please help continue this vital service by making a donation today.
We need your support, now more than ever.
Pippa Irving is calling for the community to help her raise money for Ronald McDonald House, helping to provide a home-away-from-home for families just like hers.
At just four years old, Pippa was diagnosed with a Pre-B ALL Leukaemia. Pippa's world was immediately turned upside-down. Ronald McDonald House Charities Victoria & Tasmania has supported Pippa and her family with a home-away-from-home for 140 nights so far while she receives medical treatment. It’s anticipated that Pippa will need to stay for another 150 nights before she can return home.
As the world deals with COVID-19, Pippa’s family and many others continue to focus on their child’s health along with the new challenges of the virus.
Pippa’s mum Mel understands that the need to support Ronald McDonald House so that it’s still able to support families long into the future, which is why Mel and Pippa are calling for your support.
“Ronald McDonald House is an invaluable service and you never know you’re going to need it until your world comes crashing down.” said Mel. “If we can’t be out in the community it would make her day to see the community unite behind her crusade to raise the funds to provide a home-away-from-home for families like ours.”
We need the support of the community now more than ever to ensure we can support families long into the future
"Isolation, fear and uncertainty are new to many, but not to a family with a seriously ill child.
If you're able, please help Ronald McDonald House continue to support these families - as the toughest time of their lives gets even tougher"
- Pippa's Mum, Mel from Terang VIC
About Ronald McDonald House Charities
Victoria & Tasmania
Ronald McDonald House Charities Victoria & Tasmania gives seriously ill children the best gift of all – their families.
In 2019, Ronald McDonald House Charities Victoria & Tasmania supported over 2600 families with a seriously ill child, allowing parents and carers to focus on the health of their child when they need it most.
A big thank you to our Supporters
The real heroes who are kindly helping us achieve our goal
Lucas Wilson
$52
Anonymous Anonymous
$240
Anonymous Anonymous
$5k
Anonymous Anonymous
$5k
Anonymous Anonymous
$100
Anonymous
$52
Susan Lee Davis
$36
Peta Creese
$35
Paul Hamilton-brown
$360
Anonymous
$50
Wendy & Kenneth Griffiths
We hope this helps to reach your goal Pippa! Your one strong amazing little girl.. sending hugs & kisses..
$104
Shannon, Savannah & Lennox Griffiths
Your long distance cousins want to help you smash the 350 nights cause we know how much of a little brave warrior you are 💪🏼😘💪🏼😘 we love you!
$36
Simon Kelson
Well done Pippa and Mel!
$160
Rosemarie Walker
$500
Anonymous
All the best Pippa !
$36
Anonymous
Go Pippa
$500
Naveed Zaidi
$250
Glenda Ewing
$52
Anonymous
$52
Jessica Deacon
$166
Grace Turner
I wish her all the best xx
$21
Louise Coverdale
$52
Colin Courtney
$26
Sophie A
$50
Anonymous
$21
Evelyn Dennis
$16
Dianne Gerard Meade
$166
Anonymous
$52
Danielle Griffiths
$26
Anonymous
$100
B Slattery
$166
Javad Khabbazi
Wish all the best
$52
Djavid Salehi
Good Luck!
$104
Gaylene Allen
$52
Sydney & Zara Kahn
$180
Georgie Doherty
Hello Lovely Pippa! You are such a gorgeous little girl with a strong spirit. I'm so glad your mummy is with you at Ronald Mac and you can play in the nature park. We were there not so long about with our baby Eve. I can't wait to hear when you get to go home. Sending all our love!!!
$21
Diane Fary
Fabulous effort Pippa and Mel.😁
$52
Eleanor Leung
I am thinking of you all during this tough time. God bless
$21
Heidi Beck
Thank you so much for taking such great care of Zachary in 2015!
$1.5k
Stacie Higgins
A little thank you from my family to the RCH for the amazing care they provided to my Little Stroke Warrior Riley and the care they provide for each and every child!
$21
Chris Scott
We send you best wishes for healing and recovery.
$36
Colleen & Stephen O'connor & Family
For a very brave girl and her equally brave Mum.
$104
E & S Kenna
$104
Anna And Ben Kenna
You are amazing Pippa and Melissa.xx
$166
Charlotte Taylor
$50
Neil Lubcke
Well done Pippa!
$104
Ann Whitehead
Keep on smiling Pippa, Ann, Jo, Jack & Harry
$52
Anonymous Anonymous
$3.37k
Cassi D’emden
$36
Nate, Jackson & Jimmy
We love you Pippa!
$104
Anonymous Anonymous
$10.63k
Rochana Gordon
$52
Estelle Irving
$500
Lloyd Lazaro
$100
Our Generous Offline Donors
$11.69k
Andrew Chow
$1.02k
Matched Donation
$1.02k
Pippah Whiteley
From one Pippah to another Pippa.....thinking of you and hope you get better soon. Sending a hug xx
$50
Matched Donation
$50
Catherine Silverstein
Just a small gesture to help out
$52
Matched Donation
$52
Anonymous
Thanks for all you do xoxo
$166
Matched Donation
$166
Patsy Holland
$21
Matched Donation
$21
Jean Fidge
$52
Matched Donation
$52
Rhiannon Gambling
$52
Matched Donation
$52
Cameron Thompson
God be with you. A sick child is a journey many have sadly shared but together we can lighten the load.
$36
Matched Donation
$36
Anonymous
good luck
$52
Matched Donation
$52
Patricia Carter
$36
Matched Donation
$36
Megan W
Thanks to the lovely volunteers at Monash Childrens. It made such a difference to our stay.
$208
Matched Donation
$208
Helen Cole
$52
Matched Donation
$52
Judi Jamieson
Well done Pippa and family
$104
Matched Donation
$104
Fiona Mills
Great job Pippa !
$10
Matched Donation
$10
Clare Banks
In loving memory of our precious little Lily, who was lovingly & professionally looked after by all the staff at RCH...
$104
Matched Donation
$104
Pete And Tracey
For our little friend Pippa xx
$260
Matched Donation
$260
Rebecca Gerrett-magee
$52
Matched Donation
$52
Rick Shadbolt
$200
Matched Donation
$200
Susan Henry
$52
Matched Donation
$52
Jen Geddes-davies
Sending love....
$52
Matched Donation
$52
Cavarsan Family
$52
Matched Donation
$52
Cara Ryan
$1
Matched Donation
$1
Nobody Nobody
$52
