Jeklyn Wallis

I'm swimming to save lives

Hey friends n fam, would really appreciate the read of this. Even better if you’d like to share/and or donate (via link at end), and help support a very meaningful cause. 😊🏊🏼‍♀️

This March, I will again be participating in ‘Laps for Life’.

I'm gonna be again attempting to force my retired swimmers bod, into swimming at least 35km, spread out over the month. I want to fundraise atleast $1500 alongside this, as a contribution to help make sure young people in Australia have the mental health support they urgently need.

Doing this, will not only be great for my own mental health, but it gives me an opportunity to be a part of a change. 

Suicide & mental health is a tough, and very taboo topic. Because of this, it’s a topic that needs to be constantly promoted, and have awareness drawn to. One can never be too educated.

More young people die from suicide, per year, than those in car accidents or from cancer. That’s insane numbers and it’s something that’s only been continuing to grow. 

Throughout my short time lived, I’ve been face to face with my own mental health battles, and those of so many close to me. I’ve had days where I can’t get out of bed to face the day, and other days where I’ve had to be a support to someone in that same position. I’ve seen the toll it can take on people, and the further effects of those close to them. So it’s extremely important to me that the resources for such conditions, are some that are never not made readily available to those who may need it.

All funds will go straight towards charity, and straight back into helping young people gain the resources they require & deserve. 

To help people see the reason why life is worth living everyday.

Appreciate ya if you made it this far. I’ll be so grateful for any donation big or small. Thank ya’s 🫶🏼🫶🏼

Now time to find that swim cap n goggles I’ve got. 🤪🏊🏼‍♀️

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.