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 or for carers to turn to for help. There are so many people around me that I know and love that feel overwhelmed whether it be daily or from time to time.
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
20.40km (200 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $231 to provided 57.6575 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Denise McArdell
Shoutout to Denise McArdell – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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 week started well
Swam 1km a day. I’ll be keeping this progress up during the weekdays. I might take a splash or two over the weekends as I am enjoying the swims. The body is a little sore but not too bad. Osteoarthritis doesn’t help but I hope by smashing out my goals for this amazing event, eventually I will feel the benefits as well. Donate donate donate!! ShareThank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Denise McArdell
$54.12
Julie Vernon
Good on you Jen xxoo
$27.81
Jules Fim
Good luck Jen 🥳🥰
$22.58
Heidi Lyons
You girl girl, We’ve got this!
$20
Jojo
Well done Jen!