Why I swim
I’m swimming 5 mornings a week until 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
21.85km (874 laps)
My goal
60km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,272 to provided 317.895 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Alex Wolf
Shoutout to Alex Wolf – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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
$106.12
Alex Wolf
$100
Lindsay and Kim Bancroft
$94.86
Yvonne Hoseason-Smith
$94.86
Lou
My hero.
$94.86
Wendy Holder
Good luck Barbara, I hope you achieve your goal 😃🤗🤩
$94.86
Nick Chance
Good work Barb, keep it up. 👍😎
$85.48
Katrina Bohr
Great work Barb.
$80
Clem Family
You’re an inspiration Barb
$68.87
Jonas Dare
$56.24
Lee Walker
Mum, you're just a sensational human being!
$56.24
Rosanna Arciuli
Forza Barbara!
$56.24
Barb
$52
Barbara Walker
$52
Lici
$33.15
Yvonne
Well done as usual. 😘😘
$30.64
Facebook Donation
$22.58
David Walker
Excellent cause Barb, nice one.
$22.58
MargHawkes
Good job Barb
$20
Miriam Lehmann
$20
Azzas
$20
Lyn Flockton
Such a great cause. Keep up the strokes🏊♀️🏊🏊♂️. You're the best.
$10
Yvonne Player
Well done Barb - Great effort for a great cause again!