Why I swim
It was a bit of a harder decision for me to put my hand in for this and many of my friends and family know why. 12 years ago now, I lost Anthony, my older brother, to suicide and that loss never really leaves you. I hope with this that it can make a difference in even one person. Because there are so many more people who are hit by the waves created when young people don't have a supportive place to go to. I don't know how well I will do with hitting the goals I set but I hope I can do him proud.
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
12.60km (504 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,382 to provided 345.4875 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – 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 Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Anonymous
$106.12
Henry W
$106.12
Jen
So awesome Ash, you are amazing 🥰
$100
John and Bev
$94.86
Deano
Yew! Next challenge is the push-up challenge. No excuses 😉
$60
Dan
So proud of you Ash, well done 👏 Lots of love Dan xxx
$60
Ashleigh Lerway
$60
Surfer Joe
Brilliant stuff Louiee and super proud of you. Love you very much. Love dad
$56.24
Anonymous
With love. xo
$56.24
Michelle Williamson
Anthony would be very proud of you Ash xx. And I definitely won't challenge you to a race :-) Love Shell & Ben & Elizabeth xxx
$54.12
Sharon Hayward
Proud of you Ash
$54.12
jessi Symington
$54.12
Mary Ann McKee-Wright
Go Ash, Cheering you on for every stroke. 💙
$52.92
Rasa
I am proud of you Ashleigh xx
$52
Cassie Roese
Great work Ash 💙
$52
Solidarity forever x x
$52
Jaz
$33.15
Kelly Cunningham
Go Ash… you are so brave, strong & such a beautiful human! Proud of you gf! Xxxx
$30
Anonymous
Good on you Ash 🏊♀️ From Al and Brody
$22.58
Hayley Roach
$22.58
Greer Rowley
Go Ash! 😍
$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
Nick
$22.58
Melissa Rainbow
Gooo Ash👍🏻 your a legend❤️
Go Ash!! Rooting for ya! 💪💪💪