Byron Ford

Why I swim

I swim for my young family, because they deserve a dad who looks after both his body and his mind. I also swim for my grandad — my role model, who taught me resilience, kindness, and the importance of showing up. Swimming helps me reset mentally and reminds me why mental health matters.

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

0.00km (0 laps)

My goal

20km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $1,003 to provided 250.72 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$227

You’re other lover

Shoutout to You’re other lover – my biggest supporter so far with a $227 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

$226.82

You’re other lover

You go my guy!

$106.12

Natalie Ford

Proud of you x

$94.86

Samantha Abbott

$94.86

Sharon Abbott

$75.14

Mike M

You’re a legend!

$56.24

Amy F

$52.92

Corey

$50

Tura Weston

You've got this!

$35

Byron Ford

$35

Matched by Gonski Foundation

$33.15

Ethan Wass

Remember to stretch before

$33.15

Lit Yait

Awesome work for such a great cause! Keep up the good stuff bro ❤️

$27.81

Aidan

Good on ya mate 🏊🏻

$25

Livvy87

You can doooo it!!!!

$22.58

Jacqueline Soh

$22.58

Tayla ross

$11.65

Shelley Bambridge

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