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
8.50km (340 laps)
My goal
30km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $413 to provided 103.16 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
The Treble Family
Shoutout to The Treble Family – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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
$135.04
The Treble Family
$56.24
Karyn Burchell-Thomas
Happy swimming. Great commitment.
$56.24
Bob Hamilton
Good luck brother
$56.24
Elizabeth Stroud
Great cause David, hope it goes well for you
$33.15
Bones
Good luck Dad!
$33.15
Geoff Anstey
Keep up the good work David
$22.58
David Wilson Hamilton
$20
Jamie Stevens
Well done you! It seems that we hear more and more about young people taking their own lives. I sincerely hope that the money raised will find ways to encourage our young people to value themselves and see that there are many alternatives to the suicide option.
Great cause David. Good luck with the swimming.