Why I swim
I’m swimming this March with my teenage daughter and her friends because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every lap we swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming. We know first hand how important this is with a youth support worker coming out to our home during extensive Covid lockdowns to ensure our daughter felt seen and heard.
I'm swimming to save lives and inspire the young people in my life to make positive changes to their mood with swimming and contributing to an important 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
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $110 to provided 27.435 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$54
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $54 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
$54.12
Anonymous
$27.81
Amida Jones-Vermeend
$27.81
Matched by Gonski Foundation
An important worthy cause. Am very proud you are doing this.