I'm swimming to save lives
- This is my first year diving
- in for youth mental health
This March, I’m taking part in Laps for Life, swimming to raise funds for ReachOut. I’ve only recently started swimming in the past year, a long way from the time when I couldn’t even stand to get my face wet in the shower. Now, I’m proud to say I’m swimming up to half a kilometre in the pool most days! For me, swimming has become more than just exercise; it’s become a form of meditation and a vital tool for my mental health.
As someone who understands the importance of looking after my own mental health, I’m taking part in this challenge to help ensure that young people in Australia get the support they need to do the same. Did you know that suicide is the leading cause of death for young people in Australia? This is a heartbreaking statistic, but it’s one that can change.
By sponsoring my challenge, you’re directly supporting the mental health services that help young people face their struggles, feel better about today, and find hope for the future. Let’s work together to make sure no young person feels like they’re facing their challenges alone.
I'm aiming to swim 10km during March, which is 0.5kms each day x 5 days per week. Some days I may be able to do more, some less, but I'll keep swimming until I reach 10km milestone, and perhaps even do more! I'll keep you updated on my progress, and any support you can give to this great cause is much appreciated!
Thank you for your support.
My Swim Progress
I've swum
23.00km (920 laps)
My Goal
20km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 9m
Average Distance Goal: 16KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
276
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$1103
My Goal
$1,000
So far, you’ve raised 110% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$0
My Team Goal
$0
So far, you’ve raised nan% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$3,657,152
All Goal
$3,600,000
So far, you’ve raised 102% of your fundraising goal!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$106.12
Jean Land
$106.12
Matched by Reef Shark Foundation
$101.42
Facebook Donation
$100
Facebook Donation
$64.67
Carlene Smith
Go Jac!
$64.67
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$56.24
Natalie Chapman
A Wonderfull cause.. you are an inspiration. Happy swimming! Love Nat and Ash
$56.24
Jenny Evans
Go M'lady
$56.24
Andrew Jones
$56.24
Yvette Philip
You’re awesome!
$54.12
Jacqui Wagar
$54.12
Matched by Reef Shark Foundation
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50
Nadine Brown
Enjoy the laps babe ! Be one with the water x
$40
Drew and Anita
Just keep swimming! Well done. :)
$35
