Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because there is a need to raise awareness of the large number of young people struggling with mental health AND to try and make a small difference by raising some funds to support an organisation that is trying to make a difference every day. Let’s try and give more young people the ear they need to listen, the heart to show we care and some tools to help them through their pain. …And as always I swim for my brother who struggled and couldn’t find his way to stay.
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
41.70km (834 laps)
My goal
42km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,702 to provided 425.4625 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$528
Anne
Shoutout to Anne – my biggest supporter so far with a $528 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 Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$527.50
Anne
$257.75
Donna Little
$245
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$245
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$106.12
Deborah Turner
Good luck with your swim...it is getting a little bit cooler!
$106.12
Anonymous
$106.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$54.12
Sharon & Jeff Powell
Go you good thing! We love you - swim swim swim🩷
$54.12
Mini Studios
Wonderful cause Donna and Chris xxx
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