Why I swim
This is my 4th year swimming Laps for Life — and every year it means more to me. As a teenager and through adulthood, I’ve faced life-threatening mental health battles. I know how dark things can feel — and I also know that life can get better with the right support. That’s why I’m swimming to raise funds for ReachOut, who provide young people with mental health tools when they need them most. If you can spare even $5, you’ll be helping save lives.
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
6.00km (0 laps)
My goal
7km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,255 to provided 313.6825 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$258
Claire Hennekam
Shoutout to Claire Hennekam – my biggest supporter so far with a $258 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
$258.48
Claire Hennekam
$245
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$135.04
Julie D
$135.04
Daniel Martin
Go Claire!
$94.86
Anonymous
$56.24
Robyn Venables
You go girl. You are such an inspiration. Hope to see you on the next cruise xx
$54.12
Emily
You’re amazing!
$52
Cameron Walsh
You got this Claire!
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$27.81
Paloma Scherer
Good on you! You’re doing such a great thing for a very important cause
$22.58
Nick S
$22.58
Yasmin Quinlan
Happy laps Claire! You’re doing so well 💪
$22.10
Nadine C
Love you Claire! Thank you for all you do always xo
$17.16
Alexandria Marin
$5
Marie McAndrew
Claire you are an inspiration :). Rocking that purple swimsuit x
$5
Marie M
Just eealised my first donation was only £2.50 in GBP. That's why I'm making another donation. Sorry it's not more
Go you good thing! We’re all very proud of you and such an important cause ❤️ (Also loving the purple togs! 💜)