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 am swimming to help prevent youth suicide
This has recently become very close to my heart with one of my own expressing these thoughts and trying to navigate a system that can not cope with the influx of mental health in youth and adolescence. I don’t wish this upon anyone and I would like to help raise much needed funds to help support such a worthy cause.
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 $56 to provided 14.06 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$56
Julie M
Shoutout to Julie M – my biggest supporter so far with a $56 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
$56.24
Julie M
