Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many lives are lost to suicide, both young and old. My lived experiences with mental health issues as well as those of numerous people I know and love, are my reason for signing up. As a teacher, I care a lot about young people’s access to help earlier in their lives, so they can tackle their challenges with a head start. Every lap I swim, I swim to remind myself that if we just keep going, we will eventually find relief.
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
20.00km (0 lap)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $507 to provided 126.7675 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$139
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $139 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
$139.26
Anonymous
$94.86
Gab
You go girl!
$56.24
KarenM
Go Angie! Such an amazing cause.
$56.24
Ruby Shumack
Luv u
$56.24
Leah Hull
Good cause. Proud of you.
$50
Ben Martens
Awesome work you weapon!
$22.58
Angie Schutte
$20
Casey
$11.65
Reece
Keep on schwimmin'!
Go Go Go