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. Selfishly too, I will be swimming for my own mental health, being accountable to a fitness goal and spending more time outside and moving my body. For what it's worth, I will be committing to being sober for the entire month of March too.
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
10.00km (0 lap)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $293 to provided 73.3175 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Dianne Gillett
Shoutout to Dianne Gillett – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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
$106.12
Dianne Gillett
$52
Andrew Gillett
$52
Matched by 7-Eleven
$50
Cassie Gillett
$33.15
Joel Ward
Well done Andy!