Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. It is a cause close to my heart. As someone who struggled with anxiety, (and later on depression/suicidal ideation) throughout high school, (and for a long time after I graduated), I wouldn’t have got back on my feet without free services like Reach Out. This is my opportunity to give back! :)
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
5.40km (0 lap)
My goal
5km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,327 to provided 331.6275 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$500
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $500 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 Updates
Swim goal reached!! 🎉🏆
I am feeling a little under the weather today, but I swam 850m! 🏊♀️ With that, I’ve surpassed my goal of swimming 5km this month! I’m proud of myself for sticking to the challenge even though it has been difficult fitting in swim time around uni and shift work! (I added the extra 50m I did last Saturday to this activity log because it only lets me log in 100m increments) Share
Thank you to my
supporters
$500
Anonymous
$135.04
Tim Steele
Well done Chantel
$113.32
Anonymous
Go girl
$106.12
Ken & Charmaine Baker
Good luck, keep your head above the water and remember to breathe.
$92.72
Ben Flack
$64.67
Gabby Wildman
You’re amazing 😘
$50
Anonymous
So proud of you for sharing your story to help others
$43.60
Amy
$38.33
Caleb Marshall
$35
Chantel Baker
$35
Matched by 7-Eleven
$27.81
Simone
Well done xxxx
$22.58
Abi Robinson
Just keep swimming 🐠
$22.58
Lisa Colquhoun
$22.58
Rhiana
You’ve got this!!!
$17.16
Abbey Crispin
Swimming and mental health, both amazing!