Ellie Carrigan-Stead

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 struggled with my mental health for a long time, and I turned to swimming. This cause holds a special place in my heart

Swimmer

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

0.00km (0 laps)

My goal

10km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $383 to provided 95.7475 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$135

Kylie Sim

Shoutout to Kylie Sim – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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

$135.04

Kylie Sim

Go Ellie

$54.12

andrew carrigan

proud of you ellie Nanna and Grandad

$42

Olivia Murdoch

42.0 light it up

$33.15

Marli

So proud xo

$22.58

Anonymous

$22.58

Keely F

Super important cause. Great work Ellie.

$22.58

kaylee govis

$20.53

Facebook Donation

$20

Facebook Donation

$10.41

Facebook Donation

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