Thomas in wheelchair in front of team sign on a tractor

Be More Thomas

Celebrating the life of Thomas – a tractor-loving, farming-mad teenager whose courage, kindness and determination continue to inspire others.

Meet Thomas

Thomas was a typical country lad with an extraordinary spirit.

He loved tractors, farming, machinery, country life and spending time outdoors. Whether he was admiring a vintage tractor, helping on the farm, or dreaming about his future in agriculture, Thomas's passion for farming shone through everything he did.

At just 15 years old, Thomas was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Over the following 16 months he endured treatment, hospital stays, setbacks and challenges that no young person should ever have to face.

Yet throughout his journey, Thomas remained determined, courageous and incredibly thoughtful of others. His cheeky smile, infectious laugh and positive outlook inspired everyone around him.

Thomas passed away at the age of 16, but his legacy continues through Be More Thomas.

Why We Created Be More Thomas

Be More Thomas was created to celebrate Thomas's life and continue the support he was so grateful to receive during his cancer journey.

We are not a charity ourselves. Instead, we work to support and raise funds for the incredible organisations that stood beside Thomas and his family, including Young Lives vs Cancer, Momentum, Abby's Heroes, Chestnut Tree House and Alice's Arc.

We also want to keep Thomas’s love of farming alive by bringing together communities through tractor runs, fundraising events and awareness campaigns.

Most importantly, we want to encourage people to live with the same courage, kindness and determination that Thomas showed every single day.