Why I swim
This March, I’m taking on a personal challenge: swimming 100 kilometres across the month to raise funds for Laps for Life, a cause that is incredibly close to my heart. Growing up, I struggled deeply with my mental health. Like many others, I lived with the fear of being unable to identify as my true self, while also carrying the lasting impact of childhood physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. These experiences didn’t simply disappear with age they followed me into adulthood and have been a constant challenge to navigate. Mental health support wasn’t always accessible or openly spoken about when I needed it most. That’s why organisations like Laps for Life are so important. They create awareness, start conversations, and provide support for people who may be struggling in silence especially younger generations who deserve to grow up knowing help is available and that they’re not alone. By swimming these laps, I’m honouring my own journey and supporting a future where mental health is prioritised, understood, and supported. Every donation, no matter the size, helps make a difference. Thank you so much for your support. 💙
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
71.80km (1,436 laps)
My goal
100km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,238 to provided 559.435 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$264
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $264 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
$263.75
Anonymous
$135.04
Jodie Denton
You're such an amazing person for doing this and an inspiring person to be around. I hope this helps and you absolutely smash your goal!
$106.12
Kevin JOYCE
Awesome charity and massive effort to get this done - best of luck and let us know when the last k party is :)
$106.12
Laura Buck
Go Jae! So proud of you and the effort it takes to do these swims and raise awareness.
$106.12
Michael Lynch
Whoop! What a superstar. Good luck…you’ll splash it! 🏊♂️🏊♂️🏊♂️🏊♂️🏊♂️
$106.12
Monica Farrell
$106.12
Mark
Great cause. Love you x
$100
Sasha Lawrence
ANGEL BOY!
$80.25
Paul Edwards
The very best of luck and remember not to spew!
$75.14
Rhi Slipetsky
I’m so beyond proud of you! You are a vision and I want to be half as amazing as you
$75.14
Treasa Rose
You're a queen ❤️👑
$56.24
Kate Box
You are doing so well James. Not long to go, you’ve got it in the bag. So proud of you. Love you Kate and Sean
$56.24
Liv Easton
Go on Jaeeeee babyyyyyy
$56.24
Dave Gross
Amazing work ❤️
$56.24
Rory
$54.12
Dave
$54.12
Nathan Toohey
Good luck! You got this
$54.12
Yuka
You are so amazing for doing this!! Good luck not only with the fund raising but also finishing your kilometers!! You got this!
$52
Nick & Sarah
Go Jae!!! You got this, just keep swimming! Xoxo
$50
Jenna Sullivan
Love you so much you amazing human. Proud of you 💙💙💙
$50
Aimee & Will Williamson
Amazing effort. Well done for raising awareness on this. Aimee & Will x
$37.49
James Low
$33.15
Emma Byrne
Go Jae!! Almost there💪🏼such an amazing cause, you’re unreal 🩵🩵🩵
$33.15
Aine
Get it queen 🏊🏽♂️🩵
$32.43
Loz Burton
So proud of you! You’ve got this, we are all behind you! Thank you for bringing awareness to such an important cause. Go get ‘em babe. Love you xx
$30
Alex O'Toole
🤍
$27.81
Dawsy
Really great cause, best of luck with the laps!
$27.81
Rowena Katz
So proud of you Jae xx
$27.81
Laura Buckley
Icon 🫶🏻
$27.81
Linda Neville
Go James❤️
$25
Anth S
Awesome, Jae! Good luck
$25
Lisa
You have a huge heart James! 💕💕
$22.58
Zoe Quigley
So proud of you!!!
$22.58
Bec Magro
Proud of you x
$22.58
Bianca Pavez
Woohoooo get it!
$20
Oziel
Enjoy the swim! Great cause.
$11.65
Bhavisha Mistry
Go Jae! You got this!
$11.65
Louise Jacks
Love the cause! “Just keep swimming 🏊” 🥰