Bentley Ives

Why I swim

I’m swimming this late 2025 and early 2026 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.

Swimmer

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

17.75km (710 laps)

My goal

20km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $151 to provided 37.685 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$65

karen catania

Shoutout to karen catania – my biggest supporter so far with a $65 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

$64.67

karen catania

We are so proud of you. Love Zia, Zio and Joshua

$52.92

Mum

Always so proud of how independent and caring you are!

$33.15

Brendan Vienna

💪 good job mate keep up the hard work

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