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
0.00km (0 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $3,452 to provided 863.08 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$1,000
Alex Betcher
Shoutout to Alex Betcher – my biggest supporter so far with a $1,000 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
$1,000
Alex Betcher
$1,000
Ian Drysdale
$250
Matthew OHare
$245
Matched by 7-Eleven
$211
Victoria Belozerova-Uren
Hi Alex, good cause. You are very brave taking this challenge. Gary and I are very proud of you. You are a wonderful human being and deeply loved by the family.
$106.12
Flavia MacDowell
$97
Marina
What a great cause, well done mate! 💯
$94.86
Steph Blake
$94.86
Simon Hall
Good stuff mate!
$89
Gillian O'Hara
Don't drown
$56.24
Chris Betcher
Good on you for doing this Al. It's an important cause. Good luck with the swimming. You've got this.
$56.24
Liza
Good luck!
$52
Linda Johannesson
Alex, good on you for taking uncomfortable action and doing something to affect change where it is sorely needed. Good luck hitting your goal!
$50
Ardriana Pearson
We’ve both walked through some hard seasons. Do a couple of well earned laps for all the inner work you’ve done over the years. Always proud!
$50
Beryl Betcher
Avoid swallowing water