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
7.50km (26 laps)
My goal
7km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,184 to provided 295.935 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Shopna K Bag
Shoutout to Shopna K Bag – 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
Shopna K Bag
$106.12
Maggie B
Great cause, get paddling love! 🏊♀️😍
$106.12
Conrad Moreira
$64.67
Marcus Croker
Go Mel! Good you for getting fit for a great cause.
$56.24
Corinne Butler
Great cause! Keep the laps up lady!! You're a machine! X
$56.24
Catherine Bateman
Good luck Mel!!
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Louise Heavey
$56.24
Kathryn Anderson
Well done dear Melanie Great cause Kathy
$54.12
Rowena R
Mel thank you xxx close to home and means so much xx
$52.92
Anonymous
$52
Melanie Broadbent
$52
Matched by 7-Eleven
$52
Jack Broadbent
Well done Mum, you should be very proud of yourself for making a difference to such a great cause.
$43.60
Julie McLean
Champion Mel!
$43.60
Sophie Norton
Good luck Mel
$33.15
Charlotte Money
Well done Mel 👏
$27.81
Claudine
Way to go Mel!
$22.58
Lauren Wolf
$22.58
Megan W
Well done Meg, huge effort for a great cause!
$22.58
Chloe Broadbent
So proud of you Mum! Such a good cause, keep up the swimming!
$11.65
Annie TRUONG
Well done Mel! What a great cause.