Why I swim
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
20.00km (0 lap)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $541 to provided 135.2875 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$100
Rob Budds
Shoutout to Rob Budds – my biggest supporter so far with a $100 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
Thank you to my
supporters
$100
Rob Budds
$94.86
Steve Edwards
$54.12
Karen Simpson
Such a worthy cause Col that you are swimming for, keep on swimming, i know those laps can be hard but such a wonderful thing you are doing, well done! 🤗
$52.92
Mark Sinclair
Enjoy the swim, sounds like a good cause
$50
Lauren
Such a wonderful cause!
$38.33
Col Barnes
$33.15
Coulthard
$33.15
Ken Rodwell
Keep at it, Col. All the best.
$27.81
Kecin Rodda
Many fond memories of my cousin Graham Barnes.
$22.58
Geraldine O'Brien
Good on ya Col. Hope you reach your goal. Gezza
$22.58
Mark Regan
Keep it going Sniff
$11.65
Allan & Pam
Go you good thing, great effort for an amazing cause.