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Monday 30th of march 🎉

Well that's a wrap! I went to Monbulk pool yesterday with one of my best friends, Marley, who has been doing Laps for Life on the Swim For Elizabeth team alongside me. We both helped eachother smash our last lap session out of the PARK! Marley had the great idea of tag teaming, relay style. One person would go up and back (2 Laps), and tag the other person. We'd always have creative little ways for someone to tag us made up 💜 BOOP! We both did 75 laps 😱 very proud of us 💜 that is 1, 875 metres, which I rounded up to 1.9kms, tehehehe. I hope you did the same Marley ✨️ A lot of people we knew were at the pool, some from the Swim For Elizabeth Team, some we just knew from our other adventures in life. Every hunan interaction is so rare, so precious, so fleeting, one should preserve it ❤️ We are swimming TO SAVE LIVES We love you Elizabeth 💙

Sunrise swim

Today we got together to swim at 6am. I wasn't sure I would wake up on time, but I successfully woke up and get there just after 6. I actually really enjoyed it and found it a great way to start the morning. I unfortunately didn't get to sleep until about 4 am last night despite taking sleeping tablets (that clearly didn't work), so I only managed 8 laps, though that was more because I talked too much! I didn't find the swimming too tiring today, and almost easy. I hope I can try to continue to swim at least once a week even after laps for life ends, maybe continuing it as a 6am swim.

17th march

Went to Monbulk Pool afterschool instead and walked straight past the gym bros to do some laps. I hurt my right arm quite a bit, but she'll be right. the Cleanliness of the actual pool and change room grossed me out more. It had a been quite a while since I'd been there, and I did around 66, I really am horrible at keeping count. It totalled to 1650 metres, which I rounded up to 1.7km.

10th of march

I swam around thirty laps, I think. I forgot to count at some point then gave up counting altogether. It could've been more, it was probably less, so I just entered a kilometre. I got really bored and sad towards the end of my laps. I saw Persephone, Saartje and Kristen at the pool, and my friends Alice and Marley came along. Thankyou to everyone who has donated.

Elizabeth's birthday

Today we got together for what would have been Elizabeth's 17th birthday. Everyone swam their own form of 17, for me this was 17 laps. I don't even remember the last time I went swimming, and with my physical limitations I wasn't sure I would make 17 laps. I wasn't fast, and I am pretty sure I wasn't swimming any recognisable stroke but I got in the pool and managed to go the length of the pool 17 times. I very quickly realised my bad shoulder is completely incapable of freestyle or back stroke, but I modified and adapted something I could do. I feel so proud to have done this, hydrotherapy/ swimming has been recommended to me so often as an exercise option due to a lot of my chronic pain/physical limitations and while it's not perfect at all, it's exercise and this may have been the kickstart I needed to get in the pool and do something. I am looking forward to see how I go the rest of the month, trying to get in the pool everyday or every other day. Ateast once a week minimum. I am not likely to swim a big distance, but maybe I can aim for 17 laps a day, or a week as a simple way to push myself, give myself an achievable goal, and give flexibility for my bad days. This is a journey I am excited to be on, and I am glad for the support from the rest of the team as well. Happy 17th Birthday Elizabeth. While we miss you so much, you have given us the opportunity to come together and do something amazing we may not have done otherwise.

Thursday the 5th of march

I swam roughly 52 laps today, 1,716 metres. 2 of my best friends joined me!!! Thankyou so much Marley and Alice for letting me drag you into this ❤️ We also had the school swimming carnival today, so A LOT of water. I did an hour of irish dancing afterwards too. Very proud of myself. Thankyou for joining the Swim for Elizabeth team Marley!! And thankyou Alice for swimming 36 laps alongside us 😱 great job guys We love you Elizabeth ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷

Day 2, session 1

Did 924 (28 laps) metres at Belgrave Pool!! Mixture of Breaststroke, on my back kicking, freestyle, and backstroke.

Today we began ..

This swim is so that no one has to struggle like Elizabeth did - and so no ripple effect. I slid into the pool- Kristen dove! her first goal was to turn up (done!) second was to get in (done!) and then laps (done!) The plan was to blow bubbles while we swam. waves of emotions happened. bubbles kept happening. we can’t bring Elizabeth back. but I can swim to help prevent this happening again to someone else. please donate!

We are swimming as we want to raise awareness- suicide has a ripple effect!

Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia.

it doesnt only have the impact on that person... it has a ripple effect. Their parents, siblings, their friends. We all care, we all want to help.

its hard on the person who is suffering their illness, and we want them to gain the appropriate help.

Our Impact

So far We’ve raised $20,185 to provided 5046.17 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Our Team Members

Team Member

Beccy Blias

Raised so far:

$244.09

Team Member

Persephone Dupanloup

Raised so far:

$1,101.77

Team Member

Kristen Parer

Raised so far:

$10,068.55

Captain

Carolyn B (C)

Raised so far:

$447.97

Team Member

Laurelle Keough

Raised so far:

$1,201.97

Team Member

Saartje Cornell

Raised so far:

$343.55

Team Member

Lylah Weir

Raised so far:

$647.62

Team Member

Laetitia Gerard

Raised so far:

$865.34

Team Member

Alice Hayllar

Raised so far:

$329.40

Team Member

Paul Parer

Raised so far:

$517.06

Team Member

Tamasin Kenzie

Raised so far:

$316.62

Team Member

Emily Dean

Raised so far:

$880.76

Team Member

Marley Warham

Raised so far:

$217.58

Team Member

April Vautier

Raised so far:

$536.99

Team Member

Jayden Regan

Raised so far:

$641.79

Team Member

Celia Brissenden

Raised so far:

$1,618.66

Thank you to my
supporters

$633

D, Ben, Ab, Andrea, Drew & Gillian

From some of your old friends at 19th Camberwell, your swimming efforts to honour Elizabeth are amazing, and you are always in our hearts ♥️ Love, D, Ben, AB, Andrea, Drew & Gillian

$528

Kath T

$500

Jarrad Goldberg

$329

Byfords

Thank you Paul, Siobhan, Martin and Robbie

$319

Anonymous

$317

Lynelle Osburn

Thanks for sending the email. Thanks for doing this. Thanks for being so brave and courageous.

$264

Leanne Fraser

Every stroke makes a difference. Swim strong. Remembered xx

$264

Chandran

So proud of you!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

$258

Psychelife

Love to you and your family x

$258

Catherine

I've been close enough to feel the fear x 2 kids. I also remember Elizabeth's smile.

$245

Jane Fisher

Love that you are swimming in honour of Elizabeth.

$245

Kristen Parer

$245

Matched By 7-eleven

$245

Casey Dalbo

A beautiful way to honour Elizabeth. All the best as you strengthen your body and heart... whether your laps be just as cruisy, or you lap her multiple times. ❤️

$245

Sylvie

What a meaningful way to honour Elizabeth while caring for yourself, too. I’m thinking of you.

$231

Byfords

$211

Jude Nicholls

Cool goggles 😎

$211

Ray And Glenda De Jager

We are happy to support you in this. We will follow your progress with great interest. We send our love and best wishes to you, Darren and Paul

$211

Justin & Susanne Pelham-webb

$211

Justin & Susanne Pelham-webb

$211

Barbara B

With oceans of love for all of you - Elizabeth, Kristen, Darren and Paul. I hope this is a gentle and supporting venture for you as you remember and honour Elizabeth.

$211

Family Callow

Love to you all.

$211

Annette

$200

Weir Family

Amazing fund raising for an important cause. We are all very proud of you and love to support you.

$158

Byfords

Keep going Kristen xxx We were so amazed when Elizabeth swam 10K. Love for her, for you, for Paul and Darren and all her family, Martin, Robbie and Siobhan xxx

$158

Tracey Johnston

Thinking of you, Elizabeth and your family. Take care during this difficult time x

$135

Jen Ellison

I remember Elizabeth’s smile and gentle nature when she was one of our dedicated Platypus Ambassadors. The work she did then has had a lasting impact on both me and the environment. I hope this helps to honour her.

$135

Asha And Merrilyn Roberts

❤️

$135

Lynette Morrison

Great work Kristen. Keep on going one day at a time. You may have just given yourself a major boost forward with this challenge. Swimming & walking are both so good for our mental health. Warm Regards, Lyn & Ian Morrison

$135

Lynda Carney

Very proud of you Kristen, not sure I would have been able to do this. Sending good thoughts from Tuena xxxc

$135

Rose

I can't swim very well, but I will be there in spirit cheering you on every day.

$135

Dane B

In memory of Elizabeth. Sending you lots of love and support.

$132

Josh Smith

Hey man. While I never got the privilege to meet Elizabeth, I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things about her. If this money can even slightly prevent someone else from going through the same thing, I’d be honoured to know I’ve helped. I hope you, everyone who might be impacted around this time are feeling okay. - Josh

$127

Catherine Hall

Well done!

$106

Paula T

Helping others and helping yourself at the same time, whilst being in Elizabeth’s happy place. A great idea, Kristen

$106

Jayden Regan

$106

Matched By 7-eleven

$106

Lucy Moore

Thinking of you and Elizabeth as you swim laps this month

$106

Robin Pelham Webb

Well Done Persephone !!! I am so proud of you!😀🤞👍

$106

Kim Asher

💙💙💙💙

$106

Ann Kelly

$106

Second Nature Concepts

Great work Kristen, well done! Thinking of Elizabeth.

$106

Vyvyan Cornell

Great effort, we are so proud of you!

$106

Richard And Judy Kenzie

$106

Maureen And Michael

In memory of Elizabeth x

$106

Naomi

$106

Michaela And James

$106

Paul Beattie

A positive way to honour a life x

$106

Kirsten Boxall

In memory of Elizabeth, who loved Showtime too.

$106

Helen Maclaren

$106

Michael And Sarah-jane

$106

Robert Wakefield

Well done jayden proud that what you are doing is helping even if its a little bit

$104

Beccy Blias

$104

Matched By 7-eleven

$104

Chelsea Batty

What you’re doing is soo beautiful Emily! I’m soo proud of you, I'm thinking of Elizabeth every day, she’ll always be in our hearts ♥️

$100

Helen Roderick

Great cause Celia!

$100

Simon Gilligan

Nice work Celia!

$100

Catherine And Aaron Carney

We are right behind you Kristen in honouring your beautiful Elizabeth, raising awareness and funds to help and support our youth, and taking an important step for your own healing.

$100

Rachael Vautier

So proud of you and happy to see how much your community is getting behind you xxx

$100

Sabine Family

We are proud of you. Swim every lap with love and hope. Xx

$95

Amy Kelly

$95

Margaret

Well swum!!!

$95

Natasha Kovalenko

For much love and strength to you and in honour of Elizabeth.

$95

Rebecca Lundy

$95

Carolyn B

$95

Paul And Frances Parer

Keep going Kristen, you're going well and we are proud of you.

$95

Bronwyn Kearney

hugs

$95

Leigh Vollans

Happy to support one of the most supportive people I know. For Elizabeth.

$95

Angela & Trent Dean

Well done Em! An amazing cause and a beautiful way to honour a friend and support all youth with mental health challenges xx

$91

Franck Dupanloup

From Mamijo. Gros bisous 😘

$85

Sandra Morton

Sending love to you

$85

Catherine H

$85

Franck

Bisous

$80

Kate And Tim

Thank you, darling

$78

Anonymous

I’m so glad you decided to do this. I hope it brings you even just an ounce of relief from your pain. I wish I was able to join you in the pool too. I love you.

$75

Kristen Parer

What a great start to your March Lylah! You are all such a hugely important part of Elizabeth's story. Keep being the amazing person you clearly are.

$75

Kristen Parer

Saartje - so great to see you getting involved with this. You and all the Venturers are so enmeshed in Elizabeth's story. Her story simply isn't complete without you.

$75

Kristen Parer

What an amazing start you have made to your March swimming goal. I can't imagine Elizabeth's story without you Persephone. You are a super special person and such a valued friend.

$65

Régine

1$ for every laps and bonus for doing it with a bad neck! Well done!

$65

Piers

Great commitment for a very worth cause Celia

$65

Tracey Radford

You go girl!

$65

Gillian Mcfarlane

$65

Duncan Pelham-webb

We’re cheering you on (but not getting wet) for a wonderful cause.

$65

Marcus Webb

$65

Renee T

Amazing work exceeding your goal for a cause close to your heart - keep on swimming! RT

$65

Danielle Thornton

$65

Joshua Wilson-douglas

$65

Grace

$65

Adrian Lloyd

Keep it up sweetheart, you can do it! Personally, I’d need an outboard motor….

$65

Tania Sheko

$60

Paul And Frances Parer

Keep going Kristen, you are an inspiration to the rest of us.

$60

Lou M

I’m so sorry to hear this sad news Celia. What you’re doing in honour of Elizabeth is incredibly meaningful. I’m thinking of you, your friend and their family as you’ve taken this challenge on.

$60

Miranda Espie

Well done on your efforts to an amazing cause Lylah

$60

Mike Banning

Elizabeth would be proud of you for doing this Kristen. Such a worthwhile cause.

$56

Lara Kelly

What a good reason.

$56

Cinnamon

You’re doing an amazing job. Much love to you all xx

$56

Andrewh

You are an inspiration, Kristen!

$56

Anonymous

$56

Andrewh

$56

Eliza Stephenson And Family.

$56

Nicole

$56

Maya G

$56

Charlotte

Thank you for doing this. And thank you for doing this for your sister.

$56

Nadia

Go Laurelle! Cheering you on, especially for such a worthy cause!

$56

Byfords

Thank you and best of luck to you, Carolyn with your swim goals, cheers from Elizabeth's Aunty, Uncle and Cousin :)

$56

Kathi Parer

$56

Melissa Taylor

$56

Aunty Fosie

Very proud of you doing this Lylah and taking action in Elizabeth’s name. Reaching out, talking, sharing support and getting help will make a difference for other young people xxxx

$56

Scp

$56

Karens

$56

Alex Hurford

$56

Cheryl Dakis

Well done April! Amazing effort!!

$56

David Gwilliam

Amazing job, keep going!

$56

Elisha Clarke-rowlands

Amazing work ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

$56

Alex Kelly

$56

Kate Strikker

I can't swim well enough to join you, but I can cheer you on.

$56

Byfords

Well done, Paul, we're cheering you on, Siobhan, Martin & Robbie.

$56

Tania Cavaiuolo

$56

Cormac Deffely

$56

Roger Brissenden

$56

Anonymous

$56

Jane Fisher

Well done

$56

Jane Fisher

Well done

$56

Kaye Dean

Very proud of you Em xx

$55

Kaylene Hunter

I can't find the right words, but I want you to know that I think of you and your Elizabeth all the time. I hope the pool gives you some sense of strength and connects you to your beautiful girl.

$55

Ollie

$55

Hudson Family

With love always.

$55

Niall Cummins

Good luck, great cause.

$54

Vicky P

I’m a neighbour of Barbara’s and really want to support you.

$54

Fleur, Dean And Lexie

Well done Em on swimming for a very special cause. So proud of you. Auntie Fleur, Uncle Dean and Lexie Xox

$54

Brenda Harrold

Good on you Laur.xx

$54

Bob H

For finding the Euro in the coin diving donation competition!

$54

Ros Bull

Well done Celia!

$54

Anonymous

$54

Paul + Frances

Thanks from From Elizabeth's Gran and Pa.

$54

Ani

Go Kristen!

$54

Sweeney Dean

$54

Paul Parer

Cost of Free Swimming during March, donated by Southeast Leisure Dandenong (Oasis Pool)

$54

Kevin And Linda Bohan

Thinking of you

$54

Scott Webber

$54

Marc O

Good luck Persephone!!

$54

Ann Selby

Good luck with your laps. Great cause.

$53

Wendy Clarke

Go well Kristen, keep lapping and Obtain A Yield, your Permie class is right behind you!

$52

Peny Bohan

$52

Izzy Amor

$52

Liza

Well done!

$52

Jane Fisher

$52

Jane Fisher

Well done April

$52

Daniella Taglieri

Thank you

$52

Jane Fisher

Well done

$52

Jane Fisher

Well done

$52

Anonymous

$52

Jane Fisher

Well done

$50

Ada And Lucy

💙💙💙

$50

Madeline Globan

Great cause - good luck x

$50

Heike Samai

Thanks for raising awareness about suicide and suicide ideation as a young person yourself! Mental Health matters.

$50

Rachael Vautier

So proud of you Goosey 🏊

$44

K Devries

$44

Cinnamon Lane

A very worthy cause close to my heart. You’ve got this ❤️

$44

Barbara Baker

Lylah, it’s wonderful what you are doing in March. I’m really happy to contribute to your efforts, but I mostly want you to be kind to yourself and look after yourself. Go at a pace that suits you. From Elizabeth’s granny (her mum’s mother)

$44

Mark Feather

$44

Barbara Baker

You’re amazing. Take care of you.

$44

Barbara Baker

Persephone, what you are doing is wonderful. But above all else, take good care of yourself. It’s so good to be able to support you. From Barbara, Elizabeth’s granny (her mum’s mother)

$44

Mary & Wal

$44

Barbara Baker

Saatje, I want to support you in your plan to swim. What ever you aim for, make sure that you are kind to yourself. I’m Elizabeth’s granny (her mum’s mother) and am thinking of you.

$43

Tamasin Kenzie

Keep swimming!

$41

Laoise Comerford

proud of you em!

$40

Sandra Inwood

Good luck Laurels, we hope you reach your goal!

$40

Elise Weller

Hi Kristen, I hope you and your family are taking care. Sending so much love to all of you today and everyday. ❤️ Happy Birthday to Elizabeth. 💜 I swam a new personal record of 30 laps today just for Elizabeth. I miss her everyday. ❤️❤️❤️

$39

Tracy

$38

Alice Hayllar

$38

Matched By 7-eleven

$38

Laetitia Gerard

$38

Matched By 7-eleven

$36

Riley Wright

$33

Schulz Family

Good on you Lettie!

$33

Rachel

Great cause Emily. Wishing you all the best x

$33

Kerry R

With lots of love 🩵

$33

Alex Watts

$33

Anonymous

$33

Amy Crosher

SO PROUD OF YOU EM!

$33

Alex Watts

You're doing an amazing thing, April. I'm so sorry for your loss.

$33

Marley Warham

$33

Matched By 7-eleven

$33

Tamara Wharton

So proud of you my beautiful friend. You are an inspiration through all of your heartache and I am so proud of what you are doing xx

$33

Jenny Ahmet

$33

Anonymous

$33

Jill Smits

$33

Nic

$33

Brendan Jahn

$33

Meiki And Esko

I tried to join the team, but you have to swim every day, and I can only manage a few swims a week! Esko has started riding on my back when i swim, which is super cute. So I can manage mini laps now. We will be thinking of you. Xxx