Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. With kids myself I am aware of the pressures they face every day so despite the fact I'm not a swimmer, I decided to join a team from work to raise money for 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
1.00km (0 laps)
My goal
2km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $566 to provided 141.5175 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Ellie
Shoutout to Ellie – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Ellie
$106.12
Andrew Elia
$100
Mark Griffin
Good luck to you and the team! Maybe you could get some distance up at the beach doing some body surfing!
$64.67
Tricia
Good on you Andy !!! Such a great thing to do !
$54.12
Integrated Design Group
Awesome effort Andrew, appreciate the support and know its potential time away from weekend rides, loving the commitment
$54.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$52
Lesley Jacob
Just keep swimming, just keep….you know the rest of the song! Good on you Andrew 🙂
Proud of you Andy.