Why I swim
I’m swimming 20km to raise awareness and donations for youth suicide. As many of you know I work as an OT in youth mental health within the public mental health system. It is an incredibly under resourced area, despite being the leading cause of death for 14-24 year olds. Laps for life supports the development of safe spaces for young people when they experience mental health challenges.
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
13.00km (260 laps)
My goal
22km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,142 to provided 285.3775 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$150
Chach
Shoutout to Chach – my biggest supporter so far with a $150 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 Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$150
Chach
$106.12
Tiffany Nguyen
$106.12
Helen & Colin Colbourn
$106.12
David Zonta
Well done !
$100
Seb Panassie
Good stuff soph and good luck! Proud of you sister in law!
$89
Colin
A great cause, thankyou for doing this <3
$56.24
Sophie Colbourn
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$54.12
Robert KANE
Well done
$52
Jeff Daalmeyer
Good luck with your epic swim
$50
Aleks Skrekovski
$50
Anonymous
A very worthy cause to support
$40
Simon Tarco
$30
Mia Kep
Good job Soph
$27.81
Anonymous
Good work !
$22.58
David Spicer
$22.58
Aubrey jansen
$22.58
Millie Dunshea
Go girl
Thank you for raising fund fora beautiful purpose towards the future generations. Go Sophie, fighting!