Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. It’s my 5th year doing this challenge. I do other monthly swim challenges to raise money but Laps4Life is my favourite as I am also part of a team: Manuka Pool Lappers. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming. For a proper clinical read on why swimming is so beneficial for mental health read this https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9714032/
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
3.00km (120 laps)
My goal
40km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $637 to provided 159.335 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$200
Caroline Luke-Evered
Shoutout to Caroline Luke-Evered – my biggest supporter so far with a $200 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 Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$200
Caroline Luke-Evered
$135.04
Peter Hayward
$103.72
David Evered
$103.72
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$94.86
Kate Brown
Go Caroline and Manuka Pool Lappers!