Carla Mcdonald

Why I swim

Hi friends, family and colleagues. I’m swimming this March for a cause that’s close to my heart. Too many young lives are being lost to suicide, and I don’t want anyone to feel like they have nowhere to turn. Every lap I swim will help support safe, accessible help for young people when life feels overwhelming, a place to be heard, supported, and reminded they’re not alone. If you’re able, I’d be so grateful if you could donate (any amount helps) or share this post. Let’s turn laps into lifelines. 💙🏊‍♀️ Thank you for your support.

Swimmer

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

12.55km (302 laps)

My goal

20km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $292 to provided 72.93 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$95

Carla Mcdonald

Shoutout to Carla Mcdonald – my biggest supporter so far with a $95 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

$94.86

Carla Mcdonald

$94.86

Matched by 7-Eleven

$52

Fabian Miebach

$50

John Upton

Well done Carla

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