Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Mental health is a challenge for young people so I am challenging myself to Swim laps (I’m not a swimmer) for our young people. With Mental health in my family this is something so close to my heart and with my own child who is almost hitting teenage years I want him to know I will always be there to help and make sure he is aware there are places to go to in these times of need. 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 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. I want young people to know they have somewhere to go or someone to talk to in time of need. These precious minds are easily knocked down when things happen in their lives, we need to be there and support them, to seek help and know that seeking help is not weak it’s a step in the right direction. Please donate to my fundraiser and help more young people get the support they deserve.
My Swim Progress
Completed
3.55km (71 laps)
My goal
3km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $608 to provided 152.0125 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Greg Duce
Shoutout to Greg Duce – 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 Updates
Thank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Greg Duce
$64.67
Leth Forsyth Grant
Good onya bo well done
$56.24
Bec and Ed
Swim good! 😊
$56.24
Gemma
Go Bo, you are awesome!
$56.24
Lisa Craig
Well done Bo
$54.99
Bo Womersley
$54.99
Matched by 7-Eleven
$50
Kathie Nichols
Well done Bo xxx
$22.58
Tara
$22.58
Shell
Go Bo!
$22.58
Katie Mouthaan
Xxx
$22.58
Russell Shoebridge
$18.24
Everly & Bonnie Hoade
Great work Bo ❤️