Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people 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
14.50km (580 laps)
My goal
50km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $456 to provided 113.995 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$100
Daniel and Belinda Bersan
Shoutout to Daniel and Belinda Bersan – my biggest supporter so far with a $100 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
$100
Daniel and Belinda Bersan
$100
Matched by 7-Eleven
$60
Grandma Schultz
Well done Alec
$60
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Adi Khatib
Good Luck Alec!
$56.24
William Helton
Wow 50K! You're a fish.
$23.50
Alec Bersan
Proud of you Alec, love mum and dad xx