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
21.10km (422 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,246 to provided 311.53 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Wayne x
Shoutout to Wayne x – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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
My Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Wayne x
$106.12
Matched by The GPT Group
$94.86
Michelle Witheridge
I've got so much confidence and respect for you, I know you can do it!
$64.67
Kerry & Helen
GO MEL!!
$64.67
Margaret
Go girl. Good luck.
$56.24
Natasha Harris
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Melinda Davies
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$54.12
Jacob
$54.12
Love Wayne
Keep going Melly x
$54.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$54.12
Mike
Go Mel
$54.12
Matched by The GPT Group
$52
Sarah Marelich
$50
Nick
Well done Melinda. It's a great cause!
$43.60
Anonymous
Go Meeeee!!!! Good on you for getting involved. Not a lot, but I hope it helps some :)
$27.81
Shelley Mills
So impressive Mel xx
$27.81
Amanda Moreno Diaz
You go vice captain! Every stroke, stronger!
$22.58
Michelle Vivian
Go Melly!!
$22.58
Matched by The GPT Group
$22.58
Mum
Lots of love
$22.58
Love Mum
$22.58
Matched by The GPT Group
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