Why I swim
I’m hoping to both walk and swim this March as facing surgery mid March 2026. I do not yet have permission to swim! I will still give it my best shot! Too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every lap I swim plus kilometre I walk will still help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming. Hoping my followers will still help me on this journey 😊💖
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
0.00km (0 lap)
My goal
2km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,096 to provided 523.9375 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$1,040
Bayside Companion Dog Training School
Shoutout to Bayside Companion Dog Training School – my biggest supporter so far with a $1,040 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
$1.04k
Bayside Companion Dog Training School
$106.12
Anonymous
$100
Jane Fowle
In Memory of wonderful Teddy from us both Well done for trying so hard with so many obstacles. Lots of love Jane and Mark xxxxx
$94.86
Jan Barrand
Keeping going!
$94.86
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$94.86
Georgie & Freya Ogilvie-Jones
Cheering you on here in Shropshire Jan. You are an inspiration!
$85.48
Jan Barrand
$85.48
Matched by 7-Eleven
$64.67
Stuart and Ros
Good luck Jan. Cheering you on from the Toon!
$56.24
Jan Barrand
$56.24
Matched by The GPT Group
$56.24
Dianne Colk
I hope this helps.
$54.12
Anonymous
$52
Helen tyquin
Well done Jan, hugs Helen, Benji and Leo
$22.58
Alison
Good luck.
$22
Jane Fowle
Just be kind to yourself too Jan - Love you 😍 Jane & Mark xxx
$10
Jane Fowle
I know you want to be swimming 🏊 xxx
Thank you Jan for your commitment to this cause. You’re always there doing what you can to help others. This one’s for Rosie and Teddy as as well as they are both there with you xxx love from all of us at BCDTS 🐶🐶🐾🐾