Why I swim
I’m diving in this March (literally) because too many young lives are being lost to suicide. Every lap I slog through—graceful or not—helps create a safe place for young people to turn when life gets 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
12.65km (508 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $827 to provided 206.8125 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – 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
Anonymous
$100
Zoe Thomas
$100
Krystal Jackson
So proud of you!
$68.87
EG
$59.41
Nick Martin
Well done heather….
$56.24
Patrick Nolan
Go Heather!!
$54.12
Ben
Well done
$54.12
Ros
Go Heather!!
$43.60
Anonymous
Good luck with it Heather. Great initiative and a great cause!
$43.60
Kerry Grant
Way to go Heather x
$33.15
Peter Grant
$27.81
Anonymous
$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
Anonymous
$6.13
EB
You’re incredible Heather! What a great cause!