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
17.00km (340 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,043 to provided 260.785 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Susan Templeman
Shoutout to Susan Templeman – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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
$106.12
Susan Templeman
$106.12
Mabel
Great work Gem👍
$106.12
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Gemma
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Tracy
$56.24
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Lisa Jeffery
Gemma you are so generous with your time and energy to make the world a better place! You're amazing!
$56.24
Gemma
Good Luck.
$56.24
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Anonymous
Go Gem! So proud of you my guy!! Lesgooo!!💕
$56.24
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$54.12
Ella Paraha
$33.15
charlotte combe
very proud of u gem x
$33.15
Neall Kriete
You’re a legend, Gemma. Thanks so much for diving in again! Neall (ReachOut)
$27.81
The king
Go gemmo
$27.81
Matched by 7-Eleven
$22.58
jacinta payne
$20
Isabelle camp
Your commitment to this is incredible!