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.
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
16.70km (334 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,219 to provided 554.69 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$264
Valeria Lanzarone
Shoutout to Valeria Lanzarone – 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 Updates
First swim
Toady was my first swim towards completing my target of 20km. Sunday isn’t a day I usually swim a Dan the pool was crowded so I only swam 1.1km. Wednesday I’ll get up earlier than usual and hopefully I can smash out 2km and again on Thursday. This time next week I am hoping to celebrate at least 6km. Please keep my efforts in your thoughts and prayers. I really want to reach 20km by the end of March. Always Jennifer ShareThank you to my
supporters
$263.75
Valeria Lanzarone
$250
Matched by 7-Eleven
$135.04
Alan Carpenter
We are very proud of you Alan Judy 👍💋and our friends Bob. Mimi burns
$106.12
Saheeda Zotter
A very worthy cause Jennifer! Great effort ❤️
$106.12
Gabe Palangeanu
Great cause Jennifer! All the best with your goal.
$106.12
Jacqueline Rost
Keep paddling!
$100
Keith Wright
Love Mum and Keith
$98.95
Scott Carpenter
$98.95
Matched by 7-Eleven
$92.72
Jan
$56.24
Michelle
$56.24
Naomi Ward
Good luck Jenn & thank you for doing this!
$56.24
Racheal Martin
$56.24
Steven Joung
$56.24
Christopher Alphonse
So Proud of you Mum 💗
$56.24
Shereen Perera
Go Jen! This is so inspiring
$56.24
Nelia Lara
Great job , God bless
$54.12
Narelle P
Well done You’re very inspirational. Glad I can support a very important cause.
$54.12
Jens
Congrats Jen. Well done
$43.60
Kaylene
$41.38
Ellen Chen
$38.33
Jennifer Alphonse
$38
Salwa El-Moghazi
$33.15
Catherine Robinson
Best wishes for your swim!
$33.15
Stella
$33.15
Prudence Ishak
Well done Jen, you are inspirational and admirable for a wonderful cause!
$32.43
Ian Schroen
$22.58
Anonymous
Go girl!
$20
Marilyn See
Go Jen!
$11.65
Angela
Well done Jen!
$11.65
Pam Namvar
Dear Jen, So proud of you for doing this. This cause is really close to my heart, and it means a lot to see you putting your time and energy into raising awareness and support for young people who are struggling. You’re making a real difference. Cheering you on all the way! 💙
Heard Ian Thorpe about this in the radio. Good in you. Worthy cause