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. Wow, together we’ve already hit our initial $1,000 target; let’s aim for $1,500.
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
22.10km (442 laps)
My goal
25km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $3,367 to provided 841.7875 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$830
D Cassano
Shoutout to D Cassano – my biggest supporter so far with a $830 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
My Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$830
D Cassano
$258.48
Gary Veale
$245
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$211
Amanda Robertson
$135.04
Maria Lazzaro
Best idea yet Gary.
$114.35
Dean Atkins
Worthy cause Gary, well done!
$106.12
Geoff Wild
Go Gary
$106.12
No. 1 child
yay dad!!
$103.72
Jaclyn & Colin Moore
Cheering you on from the Meribel chalet pool. Best to you and family. Colin and Jac.
$100
Tony Kent
Well done gaz
$94.86
Geoff
Thanks for promoting this.
$94.86
Natalie Jefferson
Good luck Gary a great cause x N K D
$64.67
James Hicks
Keep swimming Gary! Great cause happy to support you
$64.67
Will H
Well done, Gary! What a fantastic cause.
$56.24
Phil Doyle
Goooooo Gaz!!
$56.24
Kevin
Good job green curry soon ;)
$56.24
Simon Taylor
Go Gazza
$56.24
Em + Ant
Good work Gary! You are our favourite swim club member.
$56.24
Jo
Swim Gaz Swim! love J, T & E
$56.24
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Sylvia Laible
Keep on swimming :)
$56.24
Craig Mitchell
Good onya Gazz 👍
$56.24
Mandy Smith
Great work Gaz. Awesome effort for a great cause.
$56.24
Stephen Sluga
Great cause Gary!
$54.12
Alison Bottcher
$52
Craig Edwards
My mentor
$52
Kirsti Marich
$50
JOMO
Fantastic effort Gary. It’s a great cause and knowing your swimming ability, it’s obvious that you have put in a huge effort 💪🏻
$22.58
Piper Curry
$22.58
Sophie Cross
Just keep swimming!
$22.58
Brianna McShane
Go Gazza!!
To Gary and the MBS Swim team, well done raising awareness for suicide prevention. Each lap makes a difference!