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Amanda Hansen

I'm swimming to save lives

  • This is my first year diving

  • in for youth mental health
Did you know suicide is the leading cause of death for young people in Australia? That means that each year more young people die by suicide than in car accidents or from cancer. This March, I'm swimming to make sure young people in Australia have the mental health support they urgently need. By sponsoring my challenge, you’ll be helping to prevent youth suicide. All funds raised will help young people feel better about today and the future, no matter what challenge they're facing.

The rewards of laps for life

I set this goal for March because I wanted to do something to help young Australians facing mental health issues, anxiety and depression. This is something so many people go through and to know that there is a place to find help and guidance or support can make all the difference. My 23 year old son swam beside me every lap, encouraging me, supporting me and showing me how much he cared. My husband and my 19 year old son helped me to raise donations. This was something that showed me how important family support is and I was thankful to have these men in my life. I was grateful to be apart of Laps for Life and I am committed to helping again in the future.

Son’s support

Today was my eldest son’s 23rd birthday and he chose to spend it swimming laps with me, supporting me, correcting my kicking style and keeping me motivated. I am thankful that he is a happy young man and my hope is that through our involvement with @lapsforlife that many other young people will find support and happiness as well.

Please Help Me
Reach My Goal

Raised

$2,079

My Goal

$2,000

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My Swim Progress

I've swum

3.60km (0 laps)

My Goal

3km

How do you compare to other participants?

Average Distance Swum: 9m

Average Distance Goal: 16KM

My Impact

So far this year I helped provide...

520

Young people with vital mental health support.

Fundraising Progress

Raised

$2079

My Goal

$2,000

So far, you’ve raised 104% of your fundraising goal!

Raised

$0

My Team Goal

$0

So far, you’ve raised nan% of your fundraising goal!

Raised

$3,658,642

All Goal

$3,600,000

So far, you’ve raised 102% of your fundraising goal!

Thank you to my Sponsors

Life-Saving Donation

$347.32

Dirk Hansen

Keep up the great work Mandy.

$208.60

Emily Brial

Fantastic Mans. What a great cause to support. Keep us updated on your progress. Xx

$200

Meges Clifton

Well done - a great cause that sadly affects too many of us

$158.25

Todd Jaques

$135.04

Chris Callaghan

Go girl

$135.04

Anonymous

$128

DSK Kitchens & Furniture P/L

All the best from Jim & DSK Team. Go Amanda!

$64.67

Pops and Nick

So proud of you for doing this- Particularly after your shoulder injury - you are amazing xxx

$64.67

Chloe Podgornik

Great cause Mans Good luck with your laps

$56.24

The Toddy’s

Well done Mans, a great effort and a great cause xx

$56.24

Yvette

Incredible cause Mandy, proud of you 💪💛

$56.24

Lucy Davis

Great work Mans!!! Good luck with the swimming!!! 💪🏻💪🏻👏👏❤️❤️

$56.24

Larcombe’s

$56.24

Grace

Amazing job Mandy xx

$56.24

Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group

$56.24

Amanda Coleman

Fabulous effort well done

$56.24

Katie Jaques

$54.12

Liddy Pattinson

Well done! Great cause x

$52.92

Dylan

Keep it up mum

$52.92

Maria Austin

Go Mans. Great cause. 👏👏👏

$27.81

Ines Bishop

Good on you Mandy! So proud of you x