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
4.50km (90 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $997 to provided 249.3025 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Scott Jackson
Shoutout to Scott Jackson – 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
Scott Jackson
$135.04
Neil Lithgow
Love your work !
$106.12
Bec
You are a legend Helen!! Love you xx
$56.24
Elaine Griffin
Well done Helen. Such an important cause. Xxx
$56.24
Fiona Phillips
Go get those laps in Helen ‘Thorpe 💪💕’
$56.24
Fiona Kendall
Go you fabulous woman! X
$56.24
Michelle Louis
What a champion you are Helen. Well done you 💖
$54.12
Vincent Hummelstad
Those that can, do. Those that can’t sponsor!
$50
Sophie Hummelstad
Go Helly!!!!
$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
$30
Sarah Thornthwaite
Go H 🏊♀️
$30
Claire
$22.58
Robyn Murphy
Have a great swim Helen 👏👏
Great cause well done Helen.