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
28.10km (0 lap)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $732 to provided 183.015 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$211
Amanda Paterson
Shoutout to Amanda Paterson – my biggest supporter so far with a $211 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
$211
Amanda Paterson
$135.04
Darren Mansfield
Just do it
$56.24
Madeline Israelsohn
Well done Ava. So proud of you!!
$54.12
Maria and Rick
Awesome Ava! A great cause 👏
$54.12
Liz Sullivan
I’m proud of you Ava. What a wonderful way to help raise money for a cause that is extremely important to so many. Thank you 🙏 xx
$54.12
Jess Biggs
Well done Ava - you should be proud
$43.60
John & Helen Kerr
Dry proud of you Ava!
$32.43
Debbie Voogd
Well done Ava - a very important cause to help young Australians.
$30
Kathleen & Robin Best
Well done Ava! Love Aunty Kathie & Uncle Robin
$27.81
Sarah Kerr
YTG 🎉🎉
$22.58
Williams
Go Ava, what a great cause! Well done Ava girl 😉
$11
Ava Paterson
Keep swimming Ava girl, love Mum & Dad xx