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
5.10km (0 lap)
My goal
5km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $313 to provided 78.135 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$56
Amanda
Shoutout to Amanda – my biggest supporter so far with a $56 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
$56.24
Amanda
$56.24
PaulN
$54.12
Joanne M
Good luck Erika! A great cause🥰
$27.81
Anonymous
$27.81
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$22.58
Sarah
Great work Erika and for a very worthy cause x
$22.58
Erika Waide
$22.58
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$22.58
Liz Young
Happy swimming!
Brilliant cause and thank you for raising awareness