Billy Ruth Thorp

Why I swim

I’m swimming this March 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.

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

Completed

5.00km (80 laps)

My goal

20km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $701 to provided 175.1625 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$106

Em Thorp

Shoutout to Em Thorp – 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

Thank you to my
supporters

$106.12

Em Thorp

$106.12

Wendy Thorp

Gonna be a great swimmer after 22km!

$103.72

For Coop 🦋

$100

Susan

Inspirational!

$52

B Walters

$43.60

Kelly Lynch

$38.33

Anonymous

$33.15

Lizzie

You superstar x

$33.15

Sophia Richardson

$27.81

Hannah McHardy

$25

Anonymous

$20

Holly Walker

Gwan Billy!! Do the worm in that there pool!! 🪱 🏊‍♀️

$11.65

Anonymous

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