Why I swim
When I was 15, my 14 year old brother died from suicide. Despite the years, my parents, sister (then 11), baby brother (then 4) and myself are still impacted by it to this day. I'm not a swimmer but I’m swimming in Laps for Life in March to try and make a difference in a young person's life and know there is support for them.
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
3.45km (16 laps)
My goal
2km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $502 to provided 125.3925 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Michelle
Shoutout to Michelle – 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 Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Michelle
$69
Toni Kely-Brown
$56.24
Noeline Fritz
$56.24
Maryanne
$54.12
Jane Mucha
$54.12
Tessa
$50
Heather & Simon
Happy to have the opportunity to support you making a difference in other people's lives. All the best with your swimming. 🐠Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.🐠
$33.15
Jenny Neumann
Hi Toni... what a great cause and a way to remember your brother. Thinking of you.
$22.58
Celestine Stokes
Good luck, cheering you on
Such a great awareness raising activity. Best wishes Toni’