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 and raise awareness of youth mental health.
Youth suicide is a tragedy too terrible to contemplate. Sadly, it is a reality for too many young people. Providing access to help when needed to help prevent this is what ReachOut is about.
I am swimming and raising funds for this essential service so that young people who are at risk get the help and support they need when they need it. As a mum, I would like to know that someone who is facing hopelessness can find hope and help needed to come through dark times.
If you would like to help me support this worthy cause and potentially help save young lives, please consider donating.
This is my second year of participating in Laps for Life, a worthwhile nationwide fundraising event. I am honoured to participate again in 2026.
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.
My Swim Progress
Completed
37.20km (260 laps)
My goal
31km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $766 to provided 191.43 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Jenni Paradowski
Shoutout to Jenni Paradowski – 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
Jenni Paradowski
$94.86
Sandra CORMACK
Amazing what you are doing!
$94.86
Claire
Great cause, Deb.
$64.67
Karen
Go Deb! Do what you can but make sure you are able to travel with great health too! Enjoy the challenge!
$56.24
Deb Sketcher
$56.24
David
$54.12
SnS
Keep looking at that black line Sista!!!
$33.15
Sandra
Well done, Deb. An inspiring effort for a great cause.
$33.15
Karen Struthers
$33.15
Rach
$33.15
Makin Family
Amazing Deb - go you good thing! xx
$27.81
Amanda
Great cause!
$27.81
Natalie Taylor
Go girl!
$27.81
Jeanette Fiedler
You’re a good woman Deb ❤️
$22.58
Sue Stevenson
Good on you Deb! A very worthy charity to support.
Great to see you continuing to support this important work. 💜