Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide - mental illness is truly the scourge of our time. i have been affected by mental illness as have my children and the families of many people I know. Swimming for me has always been a calm and safe space to boost my physical and mental well being. Every lap I swim will help to make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming. This is a small thing I can do to make a difference - your support will make all the difference!!
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
13.90km (0 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,204 to provided 301.0925 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$158
Go Annie!!
Shoutout to Go Annie!! – my biggest supporter so far with a $158 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
$158.25
Go Annie!!
$137.15
Farren Williams
$135.04
Mary N Webber
Go BEST people ever!! Xx
$135.04
Ruth
Go annie!!!!!
$106.12
Donna Maingay
Your commitment is inspiring.
$94.86
Gabrielle Adamow
Good luck Annie.
$56.24
Patrycja Arvidssen
Great job Annie and such a worthy cause! Good luck! x
$56.24
Annie Black
$56.24
Paul Kellaway
Don't drown
$56.24
Anonymous
Go Annie and Louis!
$56.24
Anonymous
$56.24
Martin Hipolito
$56.24
Roland Arvidssen
It's so awesome that you and Louis are taking on this challenge! Well done to you both. 😊
$22.58
Suzanne H
$11.65
Anonymous
$10
Debbie Willsher
Keep on swimming water baby
Love that you’re doing this Annie! Great cause xxx