Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because I have friends and family who have lost or have come close to losing their precious teenagers to suicide. Too many young lives are lost every day. 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
10.40km (24 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $727 to provided 181.705 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$258
SellMedia
Shoutout to SellMedia – my biggest supporter so far with a $258 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 Updates
10km done! swim goal achieved
Now to boost the donations. Only a few more needed to reach the $500 goal supporting kids who need ReachOut. Share
An extra 200 for elizabeth parer
Swam an extra 200 this week in memory of precious Elizabeth Parer. thinking of you Kristen and family. stronger together. Share
This swim is for cooper
An extra 200 this week for Cooper. Missed by so many and remembered every day. Share
An extra 300 for NS
Another session with the Goldy Girls. Pushing the limits and doing a bit extra today. 1.3km. When the shoulders were sore and the toes were cramping I thought about how much more someone close to me has suffered. The bonus at the end was the coffee and a chat bring us closer together, supporting each other. Share
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$258.48
SellMedia
$56.24
Kelli
Terrific cause. Happy swimming!
$54.12
Rachel Pyman
$54.12
Adrienne
You’re an amazing support for everyone around you. Indefatigable. Much love xx
$54.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$52
Amanda issell
Well done ladies
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$22.58
Sarah
$22.58
Anonymous
Well done 🥰
Thankyou for diving into this super important fund raising Edwina and helping those who really need support.