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
22.80km (912 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $608 to provided 152.0875 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$100
Maddy Barker
Shoutout to Maddy Barker – 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 Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$100
Maddy Barker
$69
Lachlan Chumbley
You absolute mad dog! For my donation I want 1km of breathing on both sides 🏊♂️
$54.12
David Brauhart
Awesome stuff Jake, well done!
$52
Jake Barker
$52
Matched by 7-Eleven
$52
Olivia C
Send it 🏊 🌻
$50
Kwan Kinnersly
You got this Jake. I’m rooting for you
$35
Christina Paizis
$30
Grace Monigatti
$30
Ella
Go jakey! Outswim those sharks xx
$30
Oscar
Get it Jakey!
$22.58
Lachy Wild
Good one jakey boy!
$20
Michael Bongiorno
Great job Jake!
$11.65
Sharni Graham
Swim fast Jake!