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
Mental health is something very close to my heart. Not only do i live with my own mental health struggles everyday, I have lost someone very special to me way too young, my stepson Ashton.
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
14.90km (0 laps)
My goal
31km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,809 to provided 452.2875 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$258
RM
Shoutout to RM – my biggest supporter so far with a $258 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
$258.48
RM
$211
Mags Irvine
$200
Uncle Joe & Chris
$106.12
Leah Wallis
$94.86
Gemma Richardson
$94.86
Anonymous
$94.86
Angela and Ben
Rockstar!
$89
Peter Yuswak
Go strong Lou keep up the great work
$64.67
Emma
You are one of a kind, Loo! Keep being the beautiful soul that you are ❤️❤️❤️
$56.24
Debra and George
❤️❤️❤️
$56.24
Rebecca MacDonald
Keep swimming Loo you are doing amazing things raising awareness.
$56.24
Josh angus
You're a fucking champion loo glad to donate to a good cause
$56.24
Elizabeth Gray
You got this Alyce 👍❤️
$56.24
Alyce Burton
Self donation
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$54.99
Brenda Mickle
Just learned of ReachOut through my new newletter sub and am supporting AB's efforts in her fundraiser. GoodonAlyce! Thank you.
$54.12
Gra & Gram
$52
Justine Hastie
$43.60
Naomi Boyne
Amazing commitment Loo 🫶🏼
$33.15
Renee, Matty and Kids
$20
Kirstie Cooper
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