Can you help me make a difference?
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
My Achievements
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Received First Donation
Raised $225
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My Updates
The busy holidays haven't stopped Tom's Pledge!
Thursday 23rd Apr Schopl holidays are coming to a close and they have been jam packed.. It hasn't stopped Tom from reading though
Pledge 450 has started!
Friday 3rd AprThank you to my Sponsors
$54.84
Bianca
$215
Grant Pearce
Tom Your reading journey has just begun, and you have already met wonderful characters and travelled to fascinating places without having to leave home. I would like to read the book about the little bears and the one about the wonky donkey, but they all look interesting. All the best Grant
$33.87
Allie Sanderson
Well done Tom keep up the great work
$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
Bravo Tom! What a great achievement to read 450 pages in April. I love to read too. Keep it up! 📚