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 (1,240 laps)
My goal
31km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,035 to provided 258.6625 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$133
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $133 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
$133
Anonymous
$106.12
Bruce and Victoria Matthews
We need all the support we can get to help all the young and old Thinking of you Ben and families
$106.12
WA Landbased Fishing Club
$106.12
Richsrd Norton
Onya Ben
$94.86
Ayn Norton
Great cause. Perhaps I will join you for a few laps!
$56.24
Phil Patterson
Love your work Sir!!
$56.24
Kayne Ryan
Great work mate, couldn't think of a better cause - well done brother
$54.99
Gabe Rose
Good work Norts!
$54.12
Jo Quiozon
Best of luck
$50
Peter Kennelly
Great work Norts!
$33.15
Sarah Ogden
What a great cause! Well done! 👍
$33.15
Brett Pilling
$27.81
Denise Lazenby
Good on you Ben, I lost someone very close to me by suicide 8 years ago, such a terrible waste when she had so much to offer. Happy to support you. So very grateful you're raising awareness, stay well.
$27.81
Gaurav Tiwari
Great cause!
$27.81
Anonymous
Lap it up Norts..... Luv Jimmy😃
$22.58
Luke Pomersbach
It’s not much mate but I’m sure every bit counts! Love ya work bruzz good man!!! 🤙🏼
$22.58
Ben N
💪
$20
Steffan
Howwwwwssthaaaat? Go well mate!
$1.95
Anonymous
Well done Ben, great effort for a great cause.