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 am also swimming to honor my scout friend Elizabeth who we said goodbye to last year. This month would have been her 17th birthday ❤️
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
6.20km (188 laps)
My goal
5km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $881 to provided 220.19 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Paul Beattie
Shoutout to Paul Beattie – 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 Team
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Paul Beattie
$103.72
Chelsea Batty
What you’re doing is soo beautiful Emily! I’m soo proud of you, I'm thinking of Elizabeth every day, she’ll always be in our hearts ♥️
$94.86
Angela & Trent Dean
Well done Em! An amazing cause and a beautiful way to honour a friend and support all youth with mental health challenges xx
$56.24
Kaye Dean
Very proud of you Em xx
$54.12
Fleur, Dean and Lexie
Well done Em on swimming for a very special cause. So proud of you. Auntie Fleur, Uncle Dean and Lexie Xox
$54.12
Sweeney Dean
$52
Jane Fisher
Well done
$50
Madeline Globan
Great cause - good luck x
$41
laoise comerford
proud of you em!
$33.15
Rachel
Great cause Emily. Wishing you all the best x
$33.15
Amy Crosher
SO PROUD OF YOU EM!
$30.94
Carolyn B
For participating on Elizabeth’s birthday - thank you
$28.86
Emily Dean
$28.86
Matched by 7-Eleven
$22.58
Allanah
$22.58
Olivia Fraker
$22.58
Keeley Megarrell
$22.58
Beverley Fortune
Wonderful you are doing this Emily
$11.65
Byfords
Well done, Emily.
$11.65
Zara Clearihan
What your doing is super special, we are all super proud of you xx sorry it's not much X love you lots x
A positive way to honour a life x