Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming.
I'm swimming to save lives
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia.
More than 1 in 3 are experiencing mental health difficulties, yet over a million are not getting the support they need.
ReachOut provides anonymous, free and 100% online services so young people can find a safe place to connect, share and get help when life feels overwhelming.
I’m taking part in Laps for Life to make sure these vital services are always there. Please donate to my fundraiser and help more young people get the support they deserve.
My Swim Progress
Completed
25.05km (70 laps)
My goal
22km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,271 to provided 317.8725 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Ross Hawkins
Shoutout to Ross Hawkins – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 donation to help young people get the mental health support they need through ReachOut!
Funds Raised
Note: displays max previous 3 years of fundraising only
Thank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Ross Hawkins
$100
Joanne Cullen
You're an inspiration and I'm very proud of you. xxx
$100
Matched by 7-Eleven
$94.86
Daniela Astore
Good luck on the swim and well done for doing it
$56.24
Sean Cullen
Keep up the good work Andy
$56.24
Stephen Smith
Keep swimming pretz its good for you.
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Chloe Ryan
Congratulations Dad, What an awesome effort. You are a wonderful dad and a huge inspiration to me. I am so proud of you Keep up the fantastic work Lots of love, Chloe, Duncan & Hudson
$56.24
Matched by The GPT Group
$56.24
David Truskinger
Fantastic effort AD! 👏👏👏 David, Theresa and family x
$56.24
Fats
Keep up good work. Is crowd gathering fir final lap??
$56.24
Anthony Hendry
Proud of u mate
$56.24
Rix Ryan Photography
Go get em
$54.12
Peter Marr
Great work
$50
Margaret Ryan
I am so proud of you my darling boy. You are definitely my favourite but please don't tell the others Love you very much
$50
Philip Ryan
Well done bro, your are an absolute champion. You inspire me to try and be a better person Doshi
$43.60
Anthony & Skippy
Anthony & skippy
$43.60
Matched by The GPT Group
$33.15
Elissa and Stevie-Joan
Go tigers
$33.15
Annette Cullen
Good work Andy. Keep on swimming
$27.81
Elissa
Love you Dad 🩷
Good on you Pretz . Go for it !