James Oakley

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.

Swimmer

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

31.40km (0 lap)

My goal

31km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $1,498 to provided 374.3825 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$422

Graeme and Kerrie

Shoutout to Graeme and Kerrie – my biggest supporter so far with a $422 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

$422

Graeme and Kerrie

Good luck with the swim and hope the weather is always suitable.

$211

Christine Mason

A cause worth swimming for! Well done James. 🌟👏

$131.97

Cecily

Good luck with the laps James. We know you can do it!

$100

Cheryl P

A very important cause! Good luck James completing your swim.

$56.24

Peter & Lynne Grant

We’re very proud of you James 👏🥰

$56.24

Richard Condie

$56.24

James Oakley

$56.24

Matched by Gonski Foundation

$54.12

John Tongue

$54.12

PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners

Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.

$50

Anonymous

Watch out for sharks! 🦈

$50

Matched by The GPT Group

$43.60

Stu and Elly Grant

$40

Ms Patricia Oakley

$27.81

The Hornes

$27.81

David & Sarah

Go James!

$22.58

Lara

Great job!

$22.58

PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners

Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.

$14.98

The Hornes

Couldn't leave you $12 short of your goal

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