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
Cash is participating in Laps for Life. It means a lot to us that you’re interested in his “why.”
For Cash (10), this is deeply personal. When he was 6, he spent nearly two years in a wheelchair due to a rare bone disease called Perthes disease. During that time, he faced not only physical pain and limitations, but also isolation. He missed out on sports, normal school activities, and the everyday freedom most kids take for granted. It was an incredibly challenging season, and it gave him firsthand experience with what it feels like to struggle quietly and feel different from everyone else.
More recently, our family has been devastated by the loss of his 19-year-old uncle to suicide. The impact has been heartbreaking and has shaken us all. For Cash, it has brought mental health into sharp focus in a way no child should have to experience. He understands now, in his own way, how important it is to talk about struggles, to check in on people, and to support services that help those who are hurting.
Laps for Life is his way of turning pain into purpose. He wants to move his body in a way he once couldn’t, while raising awareness and funds for mental health support — so that other kids, teens, and families might not have to experience the same loss.
We’re incredibly proud of him for channeling his experiences into something positive and hopeful.
Thank you again for caring and for supporting him.
Warmly,
Cash's mum Ellie
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
45.20km (1,808 laps)
My goal
23km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,066 to provided 266.5375 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – 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
Anonymous
$56.24
Lisa and Mikey
$54.90
Facebook Donation
$54.12
Anonymous
You're a legend Cash! Swim well!!
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50
Hazel Mowbray
Proud of you Cash 👏
$50
Facebook Donation
$50
Hasia Hamilton
Go cash 👏👏👏 from Brixton
$43.60
Emma Hofman-Spink
What a great initiative , you should be so proud
$33.15
Kate Smolen
Go Cashy Proud of you! Mrs Smolen :)
$33.15
Rachel
Go Cash! You’re doing an amazing job xx
$33.15
Abbey Edwards
Using your swimming talent to raise money for such an important issue- What a star you are, Cash!!
$30
Will & Noah Sturgess
$30
Facebook Donation
$30
Facebook Donation
$27.81
Annmaree Galbraith
You are amazing 💙
$22.58
Olivia and Brianna Stace
Great work Cash!
$22.58
Therese Gleeson
Good on you Cash.
$22.58
Jess Radley
$22.58
Mrs Burdon
You are a superstar, Cash !
$22.58
Taiya
We’re all really proud of you Cash! Well done for supporting such an important cause 💙
$22.58
Emma Milwain
Go Cash.
$22.58
Ruby
Go Cash !
$20.53
Facebook Donation
$20
Marilyn Wood
You’re a champion and inspiration Cash. Well done.
$11.65
Lisa Berrell
$11.65
Kylie Nolan
Admire your tenacity and commitment
$11.65
Anonymous
$11.65
Kate Edwards
$10
Suraj and Arya Lala
Well done Cash.
$10
Amy Oconnor
Well done Cash
$10
Facebook Donation
$7
Facebook Donation
Good luck to you, our beautiful Cashie. You are such a beautiful boy raising money for a good cause. Wishing you the best of luck. We love you, from Aunty Lis and Mikey xx