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
31.00km (1,230 laps)
My goal
31km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $689 to provided 172.1725 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$95
Trish and Tony Wynd
Shoutout to Trish and Tony Wynd – my biggest supporter so far with a $95 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
$94.86
Trish and Tony Wynd
$89
Anonymous
Well done Ben 🥰🥰
$56.24
Lorrae
Well done Ben , great cause xx
$56.24
Shantel
DOIN SOOO GOOD 🥰 just keep swimming just keep swimming
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Claire Smith
$33.15
Margaret Smith
You are truly amazing x
$27.81
Juli Grauer
Go Ben. Show them how to swim laps like a champion 🏆
$27.81
Benjamin Harkin
$27.81
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$27.81
Anonymous
$22.58
Lisa an garry
$22.58
Matched by 7-Eleven
$22.58
Shae Miller
Legend!
$22.58
Sam Harkin
$22.58
Sylvie, Maisy and Theo
Great job Ben!
$22.58
Melissa Shields
Amazing work cuz!
Well done Ben