The fundraising campaign will be held throughout April with Smile Day, the national day of fundraising for The Clown Doctors, taking place on Friday, April 5.

Port Macquaire branch will be opening its doors to the community on Friday, April 5 at 9.30am in a show of support for The Clown Doctors by hosting a morning tea.

The Clown Doctors is the core program of The Humour Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that provides doctors dressed as clowns visiting sick children in hospital, treating them with a dose of humour.

Last year CBA raised almost $200,000, from the fundraising efforts of its branch network.

Alicia Wilson, Port Macquarie Commonwealth Bank Branch Manager, said: "We have a long standing history with Clown Doctors that spans over 20 years. Our fundraising efforts for Clown Doctors is something we are very proud of.

"Knowing that we can provide support to Clown Doctors in their effort to bring much needed laughter and fun to sick children means a lot to our staff. It's also heart-warming to have our local community get behind the effort as well."

Tony Warner, CEO of The Humour Foundation, commended CBA's commitment to helping The Clown Doctors.

"There's nothing pleasant about being a sick kid in hospital, but The Clown Doctors help lighten the serious side of hospital for kids and their families with over 230,000 visits a year.

"We rely on the generosity of our donors and the ongoing support of organisations like CBA that help build awareness and funds on our behalf. We'd like to sincerely thank CBA and its customers, their funds will go a long way in helping us continue to bring the magic of Clown Doctors to sick kids in hospitals around the country."

Donations to The Clown Doctors can be made at any Commonwealth Bank branch throughout April or online at commbank.com.au/clowndoctors.