Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because of my own personal experiences and witnessing the impacts ill mental health has on young people. I hope that early access to resources and supports can give a young person struggling with their mental health and place to start working towards recovery and sustainable maintenance throughout their life.
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
25.20km (0 lap)
My goal
25km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,195 to provided 298.7975 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$200
Trevor, Zoe, Josh & Ben
Shoutout to Trevor, Zoe, Josh & Ben – my biggest supporter so far with a $200 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
$200
Trevor, Zoe, Josh & Ben
$106.12
Alex Carlson
$100
Cassandra Pollock
Swim you good thang!
$76
Anonymous
Get er done!!
$61.52
Andi Vidovic
Amazing effort and cause x
$56.24
Anna O
$56.24
Sam Schilling
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Anna McDonald
Good luck Sam! X
$56.24
Rose Scott
Get swimmin', Commish
$56.24
Joel Beeson
I got you to your goal. Do I get a prize?
$56.24
Matt & Joe
$54.12
Jessica McLiesh
$52
Emma
$50
Charmaine
You got this!!! 🏊
$43.60
Liv Drazzi
Great cause, well done Sam.
$33.15
Bowie Breading
Get them floaties out.
$25
Ella Hockley
i wanna see a tumble turn
Good luck Uncle Sam… As they say “sink or swim”