Why I swim
I swim for those who are no longer with us and because I know all too well the struggles of living life with severe mental health issues. I swim to remind everyone how important they are. I swim to raise awareness and acceptance of mental health, in particular suicide and the not so “cute” parts. I also swim to keep proving to my self that I can. I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming.
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
14.40km (64 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $874 to provided 218.43 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$150
Shaun Lombard
Shoutout to Shaun Lombard – my biggest supporter so far with a $150 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
$150
Shaun Lombard
$94.86
Claire Ferreira
Proud of you. Hope you meet your goals
$94.86
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$89
Catherine
Self donation x2 leading by example
$58.35
Andre
Well done
$58.35
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Emma Forster-Jones
Just keep swimming xx
$56.24
Cathie
Love you
$52
Brian F-J
$50
Gaye Turner
So proud of you !!!
$25.75
Chris
Proud of you!
$25.75
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$22.58
Catherine Lombard
For support and acceptance!
$22.58
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$17.16
Chris
You've got this x
Well done Catherine for supporting this worthwhile cause and for staying motivated and putting in the effort to keep swimming.