13. Thomas Pirie - 10 Cent Tom

Coastie Comedians Darren Sanders and Vanessa Larry Mitchell bringing you laughs and chat from the coastline of Australia with special guests.

This is Thomas Pirie’s story… you may also know him as ’10 Cent Tom’.

Tom is intellectually impaired and was diagnosed with severe scoliosis at the age of 15. Due to this, he had surgery to correct his spine and have two titanium rods running up the length of his back — but he won’t let anything stop him.

A few years ago, he started collecting bottles and cans from around his neighbourhood. In the beginning, he loved being able to get to know his neighbours and make friends while earning a bit of pocket money.

However, he found that he absolutely loved the challenge, and adventurous aspects of collecting containers from his neighbours, so he decided to make it a business! Now, he collects 10 cent cans and bottles around the Gold Coast from homes, businesses and events. His mum and him drop-off and pick-up 10 Cent Tom wheelie bins all throughout the Gold Coast from Pimpama to Palm Beach and will expand to Brisbane in the near future.

Take a listen on this episode to Toms hopes and drams and plans for the future of his business. You can also support him and the environment by checking out his website www.10centtome.com.au

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DARREN SANDERS

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VANESSA LARRY MITCHELL

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GUEST INFO

10 Cent Tom

www.10centtomcom.au