Morgan Lawrence

Pledge 450

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Hi friends,

Tom was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia on May 31st, 2024 and is currently in the maintenance stage of treatment. As Tom continues to move into a new sense of normalcy, he has reached an exciting milestone — he has officially started school.

Tom still loves to bake and is especially motivated to learn to read so he can independently read the recipes in his own Recipe Journal.

To support Tom’s reading journey and to raise funds for the Childhood Cancer Association, we are taking on the Pledge 450 challenge by reading 450 pages from a range of books. We are asking our family, friends, and community to please donate and sponsor our pledge. Every page read represents hope, resilience, and support for children and families impacted by childhood cancer.

This April, Tom and I are proudly supporting the Childhood Cancer Association through Pledge 450. Each year, around 450 families rely on the Childhood Cancer Association for emotional and practical support following a childhood cancer diagnosis. They provide over 30 vital services, including counselling, accommodation for country families, support groups, equipment loans, and educational support.

Please donate to help us reach our Pledge 450 goal and support the incredible work of the Childhood Cancer Association. Every contribution, no matter the size, truly makes a difference 💛

Thank you so much — we really appreciate your support.

Lots of love,

Tom

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Friday 3rd Apr

Pledge 450 has started!

Friday 3rd Apr

We are so excited that the 2026 Pledge 450 has officially begun 💛

Last year, we had so much fun taking part and were incredibly proud to raise an amazing $5000 for CCA, supporting families on journeys like ours. The impact of that support means more than we can put into words.

This year, choosing our pledge wasn’t easy—but in the end, it felt right to connect it to something so special: Tom starting school and learning to read. Tom still absolutely loves baking, and he dreams of the day he can confidently read and follow his own recipes in the kitchen. This journey is about building that confidence, one page at a time.
📖 Today we read:
• Dig Tom Dig – 18 pages
• Ken, the Rat – 6 pages
• Scared Boo – 23 pages
✨ Total today: 47 pages

We’re so proud of you, Tom ❤️ Every page is a step closer to your goal

Thank you to my Sponsors

$106.12

Nana And Poppa

Keep going buddy you can make it. Love Nana and Pop xxx

$43.60

Melanie Baker

$22.58

Lynne Randall

$64.67

Simpson Company Contracting Pty Ltd.

$106.12

Grant Pearce

Tom From one reader to another I wish you all the best for your challenge. Reading is wonderful. And I like your idea of reading a number of books at the one time because that is what I do as well. Grant P.

$22.58

Meg Cottam

So so SO proud of you and your family for everything you have achieved while being on the hardest of hard journeys. Sending so much love ❤️

$106.12

Kerry, Todd, Mitch & Amy

Looking forward to our Santa cookies next time we visit Thomas. Love Todd, Kerry, Mitch and Amy

$106.12

Morgan Lawrence

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