Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Mental health is something that isn’t spoken about enough and I hope that I can spread awareness by swimming laps. Living with panic disorder and OCD since I was 11 has made me realise that mental health is just as important as physical health. Throughout my teenage years, I was ashamed to be dealing with this, but now I know that it’s treatable and nothing to be ashamed of. I’m swimming for those who are too afraid to speak up, those who are currently undertaking treatment and those who live with mental illness’ everyday because mental illness affects more people than you think.
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
10.10km (48 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $432 to provided 108.06 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Robinsons
Shoutout to Robinsons – 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
Robinsons
$100
Lauren Schofield
You make me proud good on you for giving it your all to such a great cause xxx
$89
Daisy :)
Nearly there!! You’ve done so well
$33.15
grace fradd
WE LOVE TO SEE IT good luck superstar
$30
Lucy Finn
$22.58
Ella Briscoe
$22.58
Anonymous
$17.16
Andrew Monk
$11.65
Jolie Cantlon
Keep going girl
We believe in goi Caitlin and we are so proud of you! Love you Caitlin xx Love the Robinsons