How do you raise over $25,000 for the Good Friday Appeal while locked in a cabin on the Melbourne Star? Just ask Matt Finnis.
Joined by son Jake, the St Kilda Football Club CEO was put to the test this morning as part of 3AW's 'Escape from Neil's Wheel' fundraiser, and boy did he deliver.
With all funds raised supporting a new Point-of-Care Ultrasound System (POCUS) for the Royal Children's Hospital, particpants weren't allowed off the wheel until their $10,000 target had been met.
This proved to be a problem for Matt - he'd already hit the $10k target before the wheel could start spinning.
Nevertheless, targets of $15,000 and $20,000 were later set, both of which he soon soared past thanks to the generosity of the St Kilda faithful.
While Matt's now back on the ground and back to work, there's still plenty of time to show your support Good Friday Appeal.
Click here to donate to the Good Friday Appeal.
Here are some highlights from the day, as documented through our social media.
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) March 1, 2018
At 10am, our CEO @Matt_Finnis will be locked aboard the Melbourne Star for @3AW693’s #NeilsWheel.
The only way off? To personally raise $10,000 for the @GoodFriAppeal.
Let’s get behind him, Sainters!
Donate here - https://t.co/RbXR3WvhuC@RCHMelbourne #HalosOn pic.twitter.com/H374hG4G5y
In Finnis fashion, Matt’s managed to raise $11,997 for the @GoodFriAppeal before the wheel can start spinning, thanks to some generous donations
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) March 1, 2018
Every dollar helps - https://t.co/RbXR3WvhuC@3AW693 #NeilsWheel pic.twitter.com/CQQg08GQPU
...and we’re off!
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) March 1, 2018
After upping the target to $15k, we’re now at $18,515. #NeilsWheel @3AW693 pic.twitter.com/GaF3RDRUKP
$20,000 for @GoodFriAppeal ✅
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) March 1, 2018
Time to enjoy the view, @cityofmelbourne #NeilsWheel @3AW693 pic.twitter.com/SXL7U8n2oL
Job done!
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) March 2, 2018
Over $20,000 raised for the @GoodFriAppeal.
All proceeds will support the outstanding work of @RCHMelbourne @3AW693 #NeilsWheel pic.twitter.com/8oa1kYapC1