Christopher Whitty

Why I swim

I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. I want everyone I know to bring awareness to this life topic with their kids and friends. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming. Talk to your kids it’s important

Swimmer

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

32.03km (1,281 laps)

My goal

31km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $651 to provided 162.6325 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$95

Kenny Miller

Shoutout to Kenny Miller – my biggest supporter so far with a $95 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

$94.86

Kenny Miller

Moose Love Brother

$58.63

Carmel Whitty

$56.24

Just laying Up

$56.24

Anonymous

$54.12

Howe Lai

Awesome work for an awesome cause mate! Congrats on reaching the 31kms. I dare say you've reached champagne stage! 🍾🥂

$54.12

LUCY ALDINI

Well done Chris. Solid effort

$54.12

Steve Crees

$54.12

Monica

Well done mate! A worthy cause.

$52.92

Donkin family.

So close now. You’re doing a great thing. Congratulations.

$50

Anne

$22.58

Grant L

$22.58

Paula

Well done Chris!!!

$20

Paul vella

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