Taij De San Miguel

Why I swim

In November 2025, I lost my brother to suicide. It’s a pain that’s hard to put into words, and a struggle I’ve known personally since I was young. This March, I’m turning my grief into action. I’m swimming to prove that it’s okay not to be okay. I’m swimming to remind every young person that the tide does turn and better days are coming. Every lap I finish helps fund the safe spaces our youth deserve when life feels like it’s pulling them under. Just keep swimming. Help me reach my goal to save lives.

Swimmer

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

1.83km (73 laps)

My goal

5km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $1,739 to provided 434.6775 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$1,040

Anonymous

Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $1,040 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

$1.04k

Anonymous

$258.48

Anonymous

I'm so proud of you. You don't realise how strong you are. You are an incredible human being and I know you will do your brother proud.

$211

Brisk Technology

$106.12

Sally Williams

You got this!!!

$33.15

Anonymous

$33.15

PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners

Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.

$22.58

Prince Peters

Good on ya

$22.58

Anonymous

$11.65

Anonymous

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