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
2.70km (0 laps)
My goal
5km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $548 to provided 136.9 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$104
Chelsea Batty
Shoutout to Chelsea Batty – my biggest supporter so far with a $104 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
Thank you to my
supporters
$103.72
Chelsea Batty
$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
$50
Madeline Globan
Great cause - good luck x
$30.94
Carolyn B
For participating on Elizabeth’s birthday - thank you
$28.86
Emily Dean
$28.86
Matched by 7-Eleven
$22.58
Keeley Megarrell
$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
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 ♥️