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
14.50km (290 laps)
My goal
65km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $928 to provided 232.0425 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$70
Paul Moriarty
Shoutout to Paul Moriarty – my biggest supporter so far with a $70 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
$69.92
Paul Moriarty
$60
Madz and Jordan Fakes
$56.24
Damian Baker
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$56.24
Jamie Prince
$56.24
Jen M
You're a champion Damo!
$56.24
Lynne Baker
❤️
$56.24
Alison Wood
Are you swimming 65km all at once?
$54.99
Bree and Joel
Good luck Damian! Thank you for supporting this very worthy cause.
$54.12
Paul Moriarty
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50
Isaac Baker
Proud of ya Dad
$43.60
Bernie
Go you good thing!
$43.60
Gray Dougherty
$33.15
Donna Crooks
What a great cause
$33.15
Neil Christiansen
$22.58
Crystal
I know you will smash it!!
$22.58
Caroline Kennedy
$20.53
Facebook Donation
$20
Facebook Donation
$11.65
Carmel Hanson
Way to go Damo. Great cause.