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
20.10km (402 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,222 to provided 305.5 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Melanie
Shoutout to Melanie – 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
Thank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Melanie
$100
Helen Byrnes
Well done Fern
$100
Matched by The GPT Group
$94.86
Lizzy
Go Fernie 🏊♀️🏊♀️
$92.72
Fernie Ippodimonte
$92.72
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$64.67
Cate Redston
Love your work bestie 💓 😘
$64.67
Melissa
$56.24
Giselle Elfman
Just keep swimming Fern !
$56.24
Trina Butler
XXX
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Donna Teagle
$54.12
Jack Ippodimonte
Go fern go
$54.12
Anna Ippodimonte
$54.12
Shannon Spark
Go Fern. So wonderful X
$50
Susan Gie
Well done-Great Cause
$40
Mia Ippodimonte
Go Fernie- great cause. Love Mem