Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because suicide has touched my life more than once. And once, is one time too many. 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 has touched my life more than once. And once is one too many times.
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
10.00km (40 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,616 to provided 403.98 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Juanita Mason
Shoutout to Juanita Mason – 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
Juanita Mason
$94.86
Tim Uttley & Belinda Hall
Well done,Ben.
$94.86
Martin Simpkins
A worthy cause.
$94.86
Jenny Ware
Good onya Ben!
$56.24
Dimity
Your selflessness is truly amazing and a wonderful reflection of your good heart. Keep pushing forward towards those goals!
$56.24
Vanessa Ring
Just keep swimming ..
$56.24
Karl
Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. Great cause mate.
$56.24
Michael Lucas
Great cause brother
$56.24
Tracey Ey
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Simon & Kylie
Supporting a great cause Ben.
$56.24
Angela Harris
Great work Ben!
$54.99
Thea Jones
Well done Ben
$54.12
Meagan, Dan & Ivy
Good on you!!! Swimming is rad. Swimming for a cause - even better!
$54.12
Julie and Warwick
$54.12
TH
Luv ya Butts!
$53.52
Kristy + James Mason
Well done on a great cause!
$52.92
Jess Hughes
$52
Sheley Micke
$47.70
Anonymous
$43.60
Ben Uttley
$43.60
Matched by 7-Eleven
$43.60
Em & Azz Lipman
We love you and are so proud! X
$43.60
Toni Ellis
$38.62
Facebook Donation
$33.15
JD
Nice work Benno! Such an important cause, lots of respect for you my friend.
$33.15
Anonymous
$27.81
Kaz
On ya Ben!
$22.58
Dani Ey
$22.10
Teghan & Ben Evans
🙌🏼👊🏻
Love your work Ben