I'm swimming to save lives
- This is my first year diving
- in for youth mental health
Did you know suicide is the leading cause of death for young people in Australia?
That means that each year more young people die by suicide than in car accidents or from cancer.
This March, I'm swimming to make sure young people in Australia have the mental health support they urgently need.
By sponsoring my challenge, you’ll be helping to prevent youth suicide.
All funds raised will help young people feel better about today and the future, no matter what challenge they're facing.
Suffering from mental illnesses and having a past suicide attempt in my own life. I know the struggles people can feel and I want to support them in anyway I can! 💚 Erica
My Swim Progress
I've swum
10.00km (140 laps)
My Goal
10km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 9m
Average Distance Goal: 16KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
257
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$1029
My Goal
$520
So far, you’ve raised 198% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$0
My Team Goal
$0
So far, you’ve raised nan% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$3,657,860
All Goal
$3,600,000
So far, you’ve raised 102% of your fundraising goal!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$101.08
David Thomas
$94.86
Erica Thomas
$94.86
Matched by Reef Shark Foundation
$80
Robert and Brenda
Great work
$64.67
Judith Thomas
Good luck Erica.
$64.67
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$56.24
Jolanda and Jamie
Great initiative, proud of you. Love from Jolanda and Jamie
$56.24
Cash Dolan
Just keep swimming
$56.24
Sharon Feigl
Good for you. Enjoy the swim
$56.24
Jenna Carters
This is such a wonderful thing to do. You're such a beautiful person. I too, have attempted to take my life, more than once. And I am greatful for the mental health services that helped me out of such a dark place. And I'm greatful for you. You're amazing. And I think the world of you. Always believe that.
$55.61
Adam Feigl
Good luck Erica, it’s for a great cause too.
$52
Brianna Thomas
Just keep swimming 🐠
$50
Phil and Belinda Essam
$50
Jenny Watt
$33.15
Alina Thomas
Good luck for the laps. Xo
$22.58
Nic Jordan
You go friend :)
$22.10
Amanda T
Amazing effort, I'm so proud of you!! 💜
$18.50
We are so proud of you. Swim strong and stay strong.