Col Barnes

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.

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

0.00km (0 laps)

My goal

20km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $302 to provided 75.5525 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$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

Thank you to my
supporters

$100

Rob Budds

$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

$27.81

Kecin Rodda

Many fond memories of my cousin Graham Barnes.

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