Betty Newton

Why I swim

I’m swimming this March because a friend of ours is going through a battle of her own but is still trying to achieve her goal. I think it’s amazing she cares so much to still try and so I want to help get her there. Too many young lives are lost to suicide all the time. Every lap our team swims 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

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0.00km (0 laps)

My goal

6km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $0 to provided 0 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Funds Raised

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