North Melbourne’s Daisy Bateman and Sophie Abbatangelo will take on the challenge of raising much-needed funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital, by participating in Neil’s Cruise for the Kids this Friday morning.

Neil’s Cruise for the Kids is a fundraiser for the Good Friday Appeal, coordinated with 3AW’s Neil Mitchell program, where participants take a 45-minute cruise down the iconic Yarra River in Melbourne while raising money for the Appeal.

Bateman and Abbatangelo will be aiming to raise at least $5000 before they are able to disembark the boat. Donations can be made now by clicking here.

Western Bulldogs AFLW stars Gabby Newton and Issy Grant also take part in the event on Friday.

North Melbourne will take on the Western Bulldogs in the annual Good Friday match at Marvel Stadium on Friday, April 15.

Formerly 'Neil’s Wheel', the fundraiser has raised over $1m over the past four years for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

WHEN IS NEIL'S CRUISE FOR THE KIDS?
Friday, March 11, from 8.30am to 11.30am AEDT. Daisy Bateman and Sophie Abbatangelo will board the boat at 9.30am.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Fundraisers need to raise a minimum of $5000 to be released from the Melbourne River Cruises boat.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
Funds raised by this event will specifically help The Royal Children's Hospital to replace vital, ageing neurophysiology equipment with enhanced, state-of-the-art pieces to provide the highest standard of care to patients with neurological disorders.

HOW DO I DONATE?
Click here.