Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are being lost to suicide. Working with young people everyday allows me to see the impact of services like ReachOut firsthand, and reinforces the importance of making sure there’s a safe place for our kids 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
25.00km (500 laps)
My goal
30km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,217 to provided 554.325 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$317
Nonno and Nonna Raco
Shoutout to Nonno and Nonna Raco – my biggest supporter so far with a $317 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
$316.50
Nonno and Nonna Raco
$258.48
Anonymous
$245
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$150
Rocky & Di
Congratulations sweetheart on such an amazing effort.
$113
Kj Maan
Well done Abbey.
$106.12
Carmel Zito
Great cause Abs, well done.
$94.86
Abigail Hadlock
Incredibly proud of you! x
$64.67
Pip
Well done Abbey!
$64.67
Janine de Paiva
You are the greatest human.
$64.67
Penny Roberts
What as great cause to support. I hope you reach your goal.
$64.67
Danielle
Wonderful, kind and thoughtful Abbey. Thank you for always putting others first and making an impact with your actions.
$56.24
Virginia Prior
Go Abbey!! That’s a long way! But for such a great cause. Bravo ❤️
$56.24
JenRoberts
You go girl.
$56.24
Alice Millar
Love your work Abbey!
$56.24
Steph D
So proud of you. What a woman!
$56.24
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$54.12
Rache James
$52
Abbey Zito
$52
Matched by 7-Eleven
$50
Liv Cher
Good luck Abbey with reaching your goal. What a great cause!
$50
Desk-buddy
You are amazing! Great effort
$33.15
Diana Li
Go, Abbey.
$33.15
Zoe Veling
$22.58
Jenni Gadd
Hello!! All the best with it. Xx
$22.58
Michelina Antoniou
Keep swimming Abbey!
$13.88
Allan Kerr
$10
Anonymous
Well done Abbey. A tremendous effort for a worthy cause.