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
This donation is being matched by The GPT Group
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,440 to provided 609.9825 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$258
Suzy Cotter
Shoutout to Suzy Cotter – my biggest supporter so far with a $258 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
$258.48
Suzy Cotter
$245
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$200
Andrew and Emma
Good luck Helen, and an excellent cause!
$135.04
Scott Jackson
Great cause well done Helen.
$135.04
Neil Lithgow
Love your work !
$106.12
Bec
You are a legend Helen!! Love you xx
$106.12
Kelly Harris
You go Hells!@
$94.86
Hannah Hardman
$56.24
Elaine Griffin
Well done Helen. Such an important cause. Xxx
$56.24
Margaret Hummelstad
Donation by mum.
$56.24
Matched by The GPT Group
$56.24
Fiona Phillips
Go get those laps in Helen ‘Thorpe 💪💕’
$56.24
Maree & Dave Byrom
You are truly inspiring Helen!
$56.24
Anonymous
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼Outstanding 💯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
$56.24
Fiona Kendall
Go you fabulous woman! X
$56.24
Michelle Louis
What a champion you are Helen. Well done you 💖
$56.24
Margaret Hummelstad
Go Helly!
$54.12
Vincent Hummelstad
Those that can, do. Those that can’t sponsor!
$52
Joanne Murray
Good on you Helen, always doing something to help others!
$50
Jonathan Chew
Go Helen!
$50
Sophie Hummelstad
Go Helly!!!!
$43.60
Kylie
You ROCK!
$43.60
Kim Birchell
Awesome cause! All best with the swim. You've got this!
$33.15
Ben Pasfield
$33.15
Jess Jones
Thanks for being a legend.
$33.15
Helen Hall
$33.15
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$33.15
Therese Duranti
Such an important and worthy cause x
$33.15
Cath & Tom Hummelstad
💙
$33.15
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$30
Sarah Thornthwaite
Go H 🏊♀️
$30
Claire
$22.58
Robyn Murphy
Have a great swim Helen 👏👏
$22.58
Bill Hummelstad
Proud of you sis ❤️
$22.58
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
Get it girl!