Laps for Elise- Supporting Elise and her passion in 'looking after others'. She is our hero X x
Elise always put others first. At just 23 years of age, in March 2024, she swam an incredible 66 kilometres in the iconic Fitzroy Pool for Laps for Life. Most of those kilometres were completed after finishing a work shift at the very same pool, where she spent her days ensuring every patron was safe.
Elise was a star in every aspect of her life. She was tragically killed in October of that same year in a criminal incident while simply walking to a party.
As a team, we swim for this great cause and in memory of our Elise. “Looking after others” is a mantra she lived by, and one we all value and actively pursue. We love you, Elise — your family, friends and the wider community carry you with us always.
We know, as you did, that 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.
We’re taking part in Laps for Life to make sure these vital services are always there. Please get out there, have some fun, do a few laps and, if you’re able, donate to this fundraiser. Help more young people get the support they deserve — and let Elise’s spirit inspire you.
Thank you so much.
Michael x :)
Our Impact
So far We’ve raised $11,130 to provided 2782.4875 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Our Team Members
Thank you to my
supporters
$1.04k
Amber Thanas
$528
The Rossi Foundation
Great effort Charlotte toward such a worthy cause 👏💜
$528
Tony Evans
Great stuff Rob - love your work
$516
Rossi Foundation
Good on your Rob. A great effort for such a worthy cause!
$264
Archi Sustainability
$264
Archi Sustainability
$258
Rohan Wall
$258
Sheryl Mcgrillen
$250
Jo Murray
Thanks for taking on this challenge Robin, so worthy as we know. Donation from is both.
$250
Jo Murray
Hi Char Thanks for taking on the challenge to support youth mental health. Donation from both of us. Xx
$245
Matched By Gonski Foundation
$211
Sue Doman
$211
Matched By Gonski Foundation
$200
Duncan Todd & Michele Weckmann
Great work Robin, enjoy the swimming.
$158
Kulbir
Good cause!
$158
Al And Pip
Great cause RB. Good luck with the laps.
$135
Gavin Slater
Well done Rob. Great cause to support. Gav
$135
Karen
Go Robin!!!
$135
Sonia & Ben
$128
Ally Whitehouse
Go Em!!
$106
Imogen Moore
Swim my little water babby swim
$106
Jennie Cooke
Our support.
$106
Annie O'brien
$106
Robin Bowra
$106
Anthony And Helen Bowra
Great effort and very proud and happy to support you Robin
$106
Victoria Swords
Go Emma
$106
Campbell Spence
Great cause Robin - seems like your target you exceed your fundraising target by a large margin
$106
Sharon Reid
Impressive Meerah👏
$106
Emily Pollard
$106
Matched By 7-eleven
$105
Nisha Gill
Onya M! ❤️❤️❤️
$95
Susy Wright
A great effort, Rob, and a very meaningful cause.
$95
Anonymous
$95
Jyotsana Gill
Swim Meerah, swim!
$95
Meerah
$95
Denis & Rhonda O'dwyer
very best wishes
$95
Cath Jene
Love you Mick. You continue to be an inspiration in honouring your beautiful daughter with heartfelt words of love and by pursuing her humanitarian goals. Her angelic spirit will be with you with this journey
$95
Tony And Cathy Burke
Great effort Robin. 👏👏👏👏
$95
Conor Hayes
$95
Matched By 7-eleven
$95
Kavita Gill
Good on you Miz!! Love your commitment xx
$95
Nanny
N and P are proud of you. Love
$80
Simpson Family
You are inspiring! Enjoy the laps.
$71
Cleo Hodder
For Aunty Elise - Love you always XX
$70
Emily King
So proud of you for doing this Em ❤️
$65
Nichola Weatherly
Go sister!
$65
Annette Courtney
$56
Robin Bowra
$56
Anonymous
$56
Sally H
$56
Alan Scott
Great cause, good luck with you swim.
$56
Charlie Darcy
$56
Matched By Gonski Foundation
$56
Anonymous
Well done!!
$56
Graeme Hanel
Inspirational Mick
$56
Robin
$56
Gay Roberts
Go team. Great cause
$56
Genevieve Salter-douglas
$56
Peter Aldred
$56
Braeden Thompson
You’re a legend mate, everyone is so proud of you 👍
$56
Lucinda Bowra
Love you Dad ❤️
$56
Molly Hutchinson
Proud of you every day for real
$56
Charlotte B
$56
Daniel Bunker
Go Emma !!
$56
Kelly C
$55
Jane Evans
$55
Lucy Campbell
Very proud of you Char. You are amazing ! ✨🩷
$54
Jaz Brown
Carrying on our beautiful Elisey’s amazing efforts. So proud of you Michael! Xxx
$54
Emma
Always making Elise proud! You’re incredible.
$54
Susan Fahey
Proud of you Riley.
$54
Miguel Angel Olaya Jaramillo
Honey I am so proud of you doing laps for Life again ❤️
$53
Katie May Allan
go girl
$52
Max Hodder
$52
Matched By 7-eleven
$50
Michael Hodder
$50
Matched By Gonski Foundation
$50
Tim Hodder
$50
Matched By Gonski Foundation
$50
Aaron Agius
$50
Michael
Tnks Robin for everything done for this cause and our Elise 💜🦢
$50
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$50
Michael
You are a star ⭐️
$50
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$50
Michael
Wonderful Lauren x. You are the best 🇦🇽⭐️⭐️
$50
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$50
Michael
You are the best Ollie x. Thanks so much ⭐️⭐️
$50
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$50
Craig Bowra
Great work Robin
$50
Craig Huggins
In memory of a beautiful little girl, who became a lovely young lady.
$43
Francesca Imeneo
🩷🩷🩷
$40
Grandma Aj
Go
$38
Anonymous
$33
Leah Bruce
Love you Emma
$33
Mia Servinis
$33
Marni O'connell
Go Charlie!!
$33
Justin Pearce
$33
Anonymous
Proud of you!
$28
Suzi Wakefield
Great cause Emma, glad we can support your swim xx
$28
Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$25
Josh Santillan
Isaiah 41:10 Do not be afraid—I am with you! I am your God—let nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you.
$23
Anonymous
$23
Robyn Slater
$23
David Gould
$17
Will
Such a beautiful way to honour your close friend, proud of you!
Our Fundraising Journey
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