Hamish McDonald

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.

Swimmer

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

19.00km (0 lap)

My goal

20km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $2,010 to provided 502.515 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$211

Anonymous

Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $211 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

$211

Anonymous

Keep up the good work

$135.04

Mark MCDonald

Good work

$106.12

Softer Design Studio

Good on you Hamish!

$106.12

Anne Ross

Well done Hamish: just saw the photo of you and Nick❤️

$100

Hoot & Mary

You got this. Proud of you bro x

$94.86

Vikki Sandford

Well done Hamish Hope your big swim was enjoyable / with no nasties on the bottom ( pool) As always V & J Last with the latest Love and best wishes xxx

$94.86

Margaret Neyland

Well done Hamish!

$75

Robbo

Proud of you my man

$64.67

Mani

Yay you got this :))

$60

Thicket Planting

$56.24

Harriette Pilbeam

Go you good thing!!!! Love u hammy xx

$56.24

Dan Courtney

Your my boy blue!

$56.24

Fooger

$54.12

Clare McDonald

Good luck, thats a great cause. Love Sean, Clare and Howie xx

$54.12

Anonymous

$52

Greta

Wooo go Hamish

$50

Jess

You never regret a swim! Go Hamish!

$50

Georgia Winfield

$50

Charlotte V

So nice you’re doing this to honour your dear friend xx

$50

Radhika Kayarat

Swim good Hamish!

$49.73

turnip

$43.60

Jesse

Swimswim

$43.60

Claire Newton

Much prefer a bike ride. Can you swim my laps for me? <3 x x

$33.15

Josie

Keep on swimming! Proud of you 💪

$33.15

Cath Conroy

Swimming is our anti-depressant! Go Hamish 🩵

$33.15

Anonymous

$33.15

Jonathan Ranke

$33.15

Tors

Will come for a swim with you!

$27.81

Clara.

$22.58

turnip

$22.58

Rooey

Go Hamish!

$20

Anonymous

$20

PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners

Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.

$11.65

Madelaine

$6.13

Anonymous

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