Why I swim
I’m swimming this March to give young people another safe place to turn to when life seems impossible.
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
13.40km (534 laps)
My goal
15km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $545 to provided 136.1375 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$100
Michelle J
Shoutout to Michelle J – 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
Michelle J
$56.24
Debbie Hooper
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$56.24
Anonymous
$56.24
Melissa Hobbs
Well done, Deb! Such a worthy cause. Lots of love x
$54.12
Sue Anderson
Making this donation in recognition of how deeply suicide affects young people and their families. As a daughter who has watched both parents struggle, as a woman who has faced her own battles with depression and suicidal ideation, and as a mum who has seen her son in its grip, I know how real this issue is. Supporting organisations like this matters, because too many teenagers are struggling in silence without the resources they need to find help.
$54.12
Neroli D
Keep swimming! 😊
$33.15
Trish
Go Deb!
$27.81
Larisa
$27.81
Sandra Smith
You’re a champion, Deb! xxx
$22.58
Ang
Go Deb! 😘
Good on you Deb! Xx