Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Participating in this challenge allows me to take action after feeling helpless throughout a recent loss. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming. Hopefully we can make a difference and help each other to keep moving forward.
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
12.50km (30 laps)
My goal
12km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $677 to provided 169.3425 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$175
Maru Parkies
Shoutout to Maru Parkies – my biggest supporter so far with a $175 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
$175
Maru Parkies
$135.04
Sarah H
$64.67
Layla
$52.92
Matched by 7-Eleven
$52.92
Brooke Weller
$52.92
Matched by 7-Eleven
$52
Shiva Gangireddi
🫡
$33.15
Chloe
Go Brooke 👏👏
$25
Dorothy Hedges-Cook
Bless you Lots of love
$22.10
Caitlin
So proud of you for taking this on. Good luck with the swimming. 🏊♀️🏊♀️
$11.65
Robert and Carol Hedges
We are confident you will make the goal. Love from Grandma and Grandpa
Love your work Brooke!!