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.
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
42.45km (1,698 laps)
My goal
100km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $390 to provided 97.59 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$75
Russell and Paula Ives
Shoutout to Russell and Paula Ives – my biggest supporter so far with a $75 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
$75.14
Russell and Paula Ives
$64.67
karen catania
We are so proud of you. Love Zia, Zio and Joshua
$56.24
Jeremy Ives
Well done, Bentley! An amazing cause!
$56.24
Andrea Ryan
Bentley you are inspiring. Well done
$52.92
Mum
Always so proud of how independent and caring you are!
$52
Karen catania
You got this. Love you
$33.15
Brendan Vienna
💪 good job mate keep up the hard work
Keep up the fantastic work Bentley! We love you Nan and Pa