Lily Thomson

In 2023, my beautiful son Tatum was born profoundly deaf. Like any parent, I had dreams and hopes for my child's future but with his diagnosis came a wave of uncertainty. We didn't know what the road ahead would look like or where to turn for support.

That's where Loud Shirt Day and the community behind it stepped in.

Thanks to this incredible fundraiser, my family and I were given the tools, resources, and most importantly the support we needed to help Tatum thrive. It's not just about hearing aids or cochlear implants (which we lovingly call his "special ears") it's about access to the services, people, and programs that empower kids like Tatum to engage with the world around them.

Without Loud Shirt Day and the work it funds, I truly don't know where we'd be. 

Tatum is a warrior. He's cheeky, determined and full of joy. He lights up every room he enters even if it's just for a moment. His journey is just beginning, but thanks to early support, he's already charging ahead.

Supporting Loud Shirt Day is our way of giving back; to say thank you, to pay it forward, and to help ensure that other families receive the same life changing support we did.

If you're in a position to give, please consider donating. You're not just funding technology or therapy, you're giving children like Tatum the chance to hear, communicate and flourish in this wild, wonderful world.