Why I swim
I am swimming the Laps for Life this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Mental health is a very important subject for me and is something I feel extremely passionate about. Every day, one young person dies in Australia from suicide. I want to raise money for families to be able to access support when life feels overwhelming. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people. Any and all donations are much appreciated! 🫶🏼
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
4.55km (182 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $477 to provided 119.1975 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – 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
Anonymous
$56.24
Didee
Great to see you doing this Chelsea, such an important cause.
$52
Maritime Projects
Pleasure to support your efforts in this pursuit, Chelsea.
$51.74
Tom B
Such a good human for putting in all this work. Good on ya !
$38.33
Chelsea Orford
$38.33
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$33.15
Bart & Tracey
Yay 🎉 keep swimming Chelsea 🏊♀️ 👙 Your doing great!
$22.58
Claire
Great work Chels! 😊
$20
Jill Kydd
Very proud of you Chelsea!
$15
Sarah
Good on ya chels x
$15
Liv
$11.65
Belinda Andrews
Amazing effort Chels 🫶
$11.65
Mollie Taylor
that’s my girl!!
$5
Anonymous
Keep going 💪🏼Well done Chels for a special cause.