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 in memory of my brother Karl who sadly died of suicide in 2005, aged 27.
I'm swimming to save lives and in memory of my brother Karl who sadly passed from suicide in 2005 at 27 years of age.
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
1.00km (40 laps)
My goal
5km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $316 to provided 79.12 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
Thank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Anonymous
$56.24
Hayley Abbiss
$54.12
Sue Moss
You’re awesome Erica!
$50
P & M Elkins
$25
Erica Booth
$25
Matched by Gonski Foundation
Well done Erica..... Memory of a brother is forever 😍