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
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
5.70km (114 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $881 to provided 220.37 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Enguerrand Blanchy
Shoutout to Enguerrand Blanchy – 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
My Updates
Completed week 1!
🥉This week I was very happy to complete my first 3k. 🏊🏻♂️ Arrived at MSAC on Tuesday at 6.30am only to be told it was closed for 1 week due to the F1 GP. The closest 50m pool was Prarhan which I tried for the 1st time and has a good vibe. Started effort asthma after 350m which was frustrating but I kwpt on until 700m. Could we really those leg muscles (or lack of!) the next night! 🏊🏻♂️On Thursday I came back and after a puff of Ventoline I did 1km. Was great to feel the endorphins while I passed the 800m, giving me a mix of analgesia and euphoria, loved it. Quite some traffic when going back home so I need to get there and back as early as possible. 🏊🏻♂️On Saturday it was pretty tough to get moving. Shouldn’t have drunk 2 glasses the previous night, 1 is enough. I was happy to beat that voice that was telling me to give up. Did 1.3k and enjoyed that cocktail of dopamine and serotonin that rewards us after a good swim. Plus I realized I was not far by foot from the Prahran Market and I was parked on a 4P at the swimming pool so I treated myself a massive avo on toast with my favourite Earl Grey before heading to the market. 🧘🏻♂️I haven’t explained why I’m doing Laps 4 Life and only collected 2 donations so far but that’s fine, we’ve got time. l really enjoyed the journey so far and look forward to the rest of the month. Keep on sharing your stories, they help build the motivation ! This month I'm swimming 10km to help change that. By sponsoring my challenge, you'll be directly supporting young people in need. Your donation can provide vital mental health services and help save lives. Please donate today: #LapsForLife https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/enguerrandblanchy/laps-for-life-2026?utm_source=mobileapp Share
Thank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Enguerrand Blanchy
$135.04
Matched by 7-Eleven
$95.90
Azhish Saxena
$95.90
Matched by 7-Eleven
$85.48
Avit Blanchy
Bravo de te jeter dans le bain pour contribuer à aider et faire aider tous ces jeunes à « garder la tête hors de l’eau » Engué! Bonne baignade
$56.24
Abhimanyu Bhogwan
$56.24
Anonymous
Bonne chance pour ce défi. On est de tout cœur avec toi
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
David Walker
Great cause!
$56.24
Christopher Downie
Good luck. Thanks for supporting a cause that impacts many families.
$52.92
Fass
Belle cause !

All the very best for this great cause!