Why I swim
Every month in Australia, on average 33 young people under 24 take their own life. That is not a statistic. That is 33 empty chairs. 33 futures cut short. In March, I am swimming 33 kilometres for Laps for Life Australia. One kilometre for every young life lost in an average month. My fundraising goal is $33,000. One thousand dollars for each of those 33 young people. If you can give $5, please do. If you can give $50, please do. If all you can do is share this, that still matters. This is about reminding young people they are not alone. That someone cares. That hope exists. I will show up to the pool every day in March. I am asking you to show up here.
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 laps)
My goal
33km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $512 to provided 127.93 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$95
Lyn
Shoutout to Lyn – my biggest supporter so far with a $95 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
$94.86
Lyn
$56.24
Kurt Jones
Keep making waves my friend
$56.24
Brent
Love you bro so proud 💪❤️
$54.12
Sarah Mitchell
Proud of you mate
$54.12
Waniki Alofipo
$42.64
Sammi C
$38.33
Anonymous
$32.43
Anonymous
All the very best Jarib!! Always so inspiring!!
$25.58
Facebook Donation
$25
Chris Regi
Good on ya legend!
$17.16
Anonymous
Just keep swimming!!!
$15
Facebook Donation
You continue to amaze me with all the good you do.