Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Working with young people, I want them to have somewhere to turn when life gets tricky. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for them to reach out and access help.
I'm swimming to save lives
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia. As a high school teacher, I see kids struggling with 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
11.50km (230 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $309 to provided 77.18 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Deb Purtill
Shoutout to Deb Purtill – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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
$135.04
Deb Purtill
$94.86
Beth Kermode
$56.24
Ruth Buttsworth
great cause Beth good on you keep swimming!
$22.58
Susan Britton
Team Beth !
A beautiful swimmer with a big beautiful heart... supporting this wonderful cause again 👏 Good on you Beth ❤️