Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide, and to honour a great work colleague and mate that recently died. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming, and to promote mental health more generally.
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
0.00km (0 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $511 to provided 127.65 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
RC Maintenance
Shoutout to RC Maintenance – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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
$106.12
RC Maintenance
$106.12
Rudd
A very worthy cause DB
$94.86
Daniel Harrington
$50
Melody Dwyer
Thank you David
$43.60
David Baldwin
$43.60
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$33.15
Paul Ransom
Great cause, David! Good luck with the swim!
$33.15
Anonymous
Dear David this is good what you are doing. It helps you and their memory and helps deal. Been there ❤️
RC Maintenance - Raymond and Chris Chung