Why I swim
I am not a professional swimmer, however for the past 5 weeks I have commenced my training in preparation for Laps for Life in March. I asked my niece Ainslee to teach me how to swim correctly so I can reach my goal of swimming 20km=20,000m in March and raising $1000 to help with youth mental health. 20km/20,000m is an easy feat for great, capable swimmers, but for a beginner such as myself, it's a test of grit and perseverance, however I am determined to participate and complete Laps for Life because I have a Love for Life. This year 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. This Laps for Life swim is in honour of my daughter Andrea. Thank you in advance for your support family and friends. Love Helen
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
20.10km (0 lap)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,048 to provided 261.885 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$300
Mona Taimana
Shoutout to Mona Taimana – my biggest supporter so far with a $300 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
$300
Mona Taimana
$106.12
Sally Haenga
$100
Kerry Haenga
O for OWESOME Helen
$64.67
Simaile Simona
You go Sis. Such a beautiful cause
$56.24
Gau Nautu
Love you sis - always in our hearts our angel Drea
$56.24
Aunty
Cheering you on sis foe my beautiful niece
$56.24
Meli Tofa
$54.12
Annie Kuresa
To a great cause sis; Always and forever in our hearts Andrea
$54.12
Leone
“Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming 🐟” (Dory voice)
$50
Your Fave middle daughter
Go Mama Go!
$38.33
Helen Taimana
$33.15
Pomade Simona
$33.15
Sally
Always in our hearts 🥰 Drea
$22.58
Ainslee Timu
Love you Aunty ❤️
$22.58
Ricki-Lani Samu
Love you Aunty ! My donation doesn’t begin to compare to how proud I am of you for stretching yourself for such a great cause. No doubt Drea is behind you in your endeavour to help others who may be similarly going through what she did. “There is no comfort in the growth zone, and there is no growth in the comfort zone” ❤️
FIGHTINNNNG 🫰🏾