Lawnton Guide Madeline “Maddie” Lawrence will be remembered through Tully’s Trek, an August fundraising event created to help Guiding members remain involved during difficult periods and support Dreams2Live4.
The first Tully’s Trek will take place on 29 August, bringing together Girl Guides Queensland members from the Brisbane North and Glasshouse regions.
Inspired by Relay for Life, the event will involve themed laps that participants can complete with the backing of sponsors. The fundraising will contribute to the newly established Tully’s Fund and Dreams2Live4.
Lawnton Guide’s Path From Brownies To Leadership
Maddie joined 3rd Lawnton Brownies at five years old and attended her first Guiding camp through the unit.
She later moved to 1st Lawnton Guides before joining Glasshouse Synergy Olaves, continuing to take part in camps, challenges and other activities.
Through Guiding, she developed confidence, recognised her strengths and formed friendships that continued throughout her involvement. The movement also gave her a strong sense of belonging.
Maddie went on to serve as a Junior Leader, helping to run activities and supporting younger members as they developed their own skills.
Her first Guiding name was Tullawong, meaning magpie. When she began leadership training at 18, fellow members shortened the name to Tully.
She remained involved while living with terminal cancer and attended her final camp at 23. Maddie later died following her cancer journey.
Tully’s Fund To Help Members Stay Connected
Tully’s Trek will help build a fund for youth and adult Guiding members experiencing difficult circumstances.
The initiative is intended to help members remain connected to Guiding and reduce financial barriers that could prevent them from taking part in its activities and opportunities.
Jasmin Nash, who was an Olave alongside Maddie, has also linked a head-shaving fundraiser to the project. Money raised through her effort will support Tully’s Fund and Dreams2Live4.
Fundraiser To Support Dreams2Live4
Dreams2Live4 assists people living with metastatic cancer, relapsed lymphoma, relapsed leukaemia and high-grade brain tumours by helping them pursue personal dreams.
The national charity was founded by metastatic cancer patient Annie Robinson, who sought to provide people with advanced cancer with positive goals and meaningful experiences.
It has since worked with more than 4,000 Dreamers and their families, with its work reaching more than 300 hospitals and cancer centres across Australia.
Dreams2Live4 supported Maddie during her cancer journey and helped her create treasured memories. The details of her individual experience with the charity have not been specified.
Community members can support Tully’s Trek by sponsoring a participating Guide, donating to the fundraising effort or contacting the Glasshouse Region Girl Guides at glasshouseregion@guidesqld.org.
Published 22-July-2026
