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.
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
5.95km (238 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,763 to provided 440.6475 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$150
Steph F
Shoutout to Steph F – my biggest supporter so far with a $150 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
$150
Steph F
$108.75
Aisha
$106.12
Lauren Compson
Proud of you Legiatos!
$106.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$106.12
Jen Stockwell
Keep up the hard work!
$106.12
Rojas
Keep doing you Athena!
$106.12
Premini
$106.12
Margaret C.
Thanks Athena for putting in the laps to support youth mental health.
$94.86
Jess Clarke
$56.24
Stu dixon
Go Dory
$56.24
Melissa Livingston
Good on ya Athens - best of luck with the rest of the month and the fundraising!
$56.24
Anonymous
$56.24
Matched by The GPT Group
$56.24
Nicole Mobbs
Good luck!
$54.12
Danny Kotlowitz
$54.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$54.12
Jhin
Well done, Athena. Great cause!
$54.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$54.12
Blair
$52
Lakshman
SEND IT
$50
Athena Jayaratnam
$50
matthew lunn
Good on you, Athena, have fun with the swimming, see you in Melbourne next time.
$22.58
Lachy
Awesome work Athena! Keep going!!!
$22.58
Mister Dee
Great cause. Good luck!
$11.65
Louise Collins
Go Athena!!
$11.65
Kim Hilton-Cowie
Go girl!!
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