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
15.60km (0 lap)
My goal
15km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,774 to provided 443.4975 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$217
Kristy, Rohin, Remy, Cooper
Shoutout to Kristy, Rohin, Remy, Cooper – my biggest supporter so far with a $217 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
Day 3
150 laps so far. Doesn’t line up with the 4km but close. Thanks to all those who’ve pledged support. As a teacher / counsellor I have seen many kids with great potential targeted with bullying. To think that sometimes bullying leads to lack of self worth, depression and suicidal ideation is extremely sad. Every child matters. ShareThank you to my
supporters
$217.33
Kristy, Rohin, Remy, Cooper
$217.33
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$106.12
George Iannos
Well done Garry, you're a good man and a champion 🏆
$106.12
Paquo
Congratulations a wonderful achievement for such a worthy cause.
$106.12
Garry Wood
$106.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$94.86
Kristy, Rohin, Remy, Cooper
$94.86
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$64.67
Sue
$64.67
Brenton and Liz Hunt
$64.67
John and Jane
$64.67
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Mr Kym T Wenham
$56.24
Helena Wood
Go poppa go!
$56.24
Ian Marshall
congratulations
$56.24
Jeffrey Sheridan
Great effort for an important cause!
$52
Shani Wood
Go Poppa Pop Off!
$36.27
wendy anderson Anderson
WELL DONE gARRY
$33.15
Tavien Gaeguta-Wood
Well done poppa!
$27.81
Andrew Scott
Well done Garry! Your effort contributes to young people being able to find the peace that exists within all of us.
$25
Barry James
$22.58
Susan Jones
$22.58
Janet Cooke
$22.10
Mike Gostlow
Well done Garry.
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.