Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Unfortunately I know the impact first hand - 20 years ago, my brother decided he no longer wanted to live with schizoaffective disorder and completed suicide after many attempts. Like many young people, Dereck's mental health condition manifested in his teens - in the early 90's we didn't have support for this. Today we have organizations like ReachOut who work tirelessly to help young people in crisis to build enriching lives. Also - I love swimming.
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
0.00km (0 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $270 to provided 67.52 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Bianca Avent
Shoutout to Bianca Avent – 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
Thank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Bianca Avent
$135.04
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