Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. As a child I trained often at my local swimming club, competing occasionally. It wasn’t until I took up swimming again a few years ago as a young adult, that I realised the profound benefits it had on restoring my mental health. Mental health matters, and every child should have accessibility to the resources they need.
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
15.55km (311 laps)
My goal
15km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $504 to provided 125.9625 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$100
Antoinette Bucci
Shoutout to Antoinette Bucci – my biggest supporter so far with a $100 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
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$100
Antoinette Bucci
$84
P&O Sinka
Congratulations Ilaria on your wonderful effort to raise awareness for this important support of young people. With love Mum & Dad xx
$56.24
Wendy B 💋
Congratulations dear Ilaria for making a difference ♥️🌸♥️🌸
$50
Facebook Donation
$50
Matt Sinka
$27.81
Bianca Packer
$22.58
Laura
$22.58
Shaun Gagan
Well done champion
$20
Abbey Keane
Go girl! xx
$11.65
Annie Stockwell
So proud of you!! Go swimmer gal xx
$11.65
Massimo Bucci
I love you 🥇
$11.65
Isabelle
$11.65
Emily Clark
YOU ARE A STAR!! ⭐️
$10
Katie T
$5
Robert Bradley
$5
Anonymous
$4.04
Anonymous
Proud of you Ilaria 🥰