Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. 10th August 2025, I lost my 27 year old son to suicide after a very hard and sad 8 year mental health journey. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming. This one step could change a life, a thought or a journey. I wish you knew how much your life mattered !
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
2.75km (130 laps)
My goal
4km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $883 to provided 220.645 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$211
Sean sheep
Shoutout to Sean sheep – my biggest supporter so far with a $211 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 Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$211
Sean sheep
$135.04
Freddy Finnegan
Good luck on your mission for raising money for a good course well done and great work
$135.04
Ivan & Sue Grocholsky
Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”" Cassandra you are one of those people.
$56.24
Heather Reid
Bless you beautiful x
$56.24
Toni Baker
$56.24
Jean Hann
$56.24
Caite Reid
Such a strong woman 🤍
$56.24
Susan may
Thinking of you and brodi xxx
$52.92
Bek & Liam
Sending our love and support always❤️❤️❤️
$33.15
Anonymous
$22.58
Steve
Sorry Cass it's all I could afford.
$11.65
Kasey Haas
Love you
You are one amazing woman