Why I swim
I’m swimming 20 km this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every lap I swim will help create more opportunities for 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
19.45km (389 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $3,809 to provided 952.155 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$317
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $317 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
$316.50
Anonymous
$263.75
BigSMS Pty Ltd
$258.48
P&C
$258.48
Julie Hennessey
With you all the way!
$135.04
Anita Williams
Good on you Jenny this is a challenging fund raiser - your heart is so big 🧡
$106.12
Jen Karlson
Cheering you on!
$106.12
Virginia Loraine
Good luck Jenny. Are you swimming in the sea or in a pool?! In this weather hope it’s a pool 😊
$106.12
cathie weigh
well done jen
$106.12
Graeme Pierce
Hi Jenny, this is such a worthy cause that you are swimming for. I’m in no doubt that you will reach your swimming target, so congratulations for taking up the challenge and succeeding.
$106.12
Katie Spearritt
You're already a legend in my eyes!
$106.12
Richard Pierce
Good having a swim with you last week keep up the good work
$106.12
Margot Perkins
A really worthy cause to swim for Jenny. Well done.
$106.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$104.92
Cath and Gary
Go Jen, you're doing an amazing job for an absolutely wonderful cause 💓
$100
Kristina Sylvester
$100
Caroline Briggs
Wonderful effort Jen - go girl!
$94.86
Judy King
$94.86
Alison Farrington
$94.86
Margaret Ridley
$64.67
Jess
$64.67
Anna Willis
Go Jen Lots of love
$64.67
Anonymous
Amazing work Jenny
$56.24
Jennifer Mace
Go Jenny! Your challenge and succeeding your goal for such a worthy cause is greatly valued and appreciated. :)
$56.24
wendy
Congratulations on achieving your goal for such an important cause
$56.24
Elizabeth Armstrong
Great job Jenny!👏
$56.24
Jenny Pattison
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$56.24
Salita Matthews
Love your work Jenny!
$54.12
Sharon Cois
Swim hard in all those beautiful places you are visiting!
$54.12
Helen Cook
Fall in love with that black line!
$54.12
Carolyn Conway
Good on you Jenny!
$54.12
Brian
Hi Jen, a great cause to have your support, good luck with the swimming
$54.12
Lydia Sutakowsky
$54.12
Carolyn Ritchie
$54.12
Margo Powell
$54.12
Fiona Davies
Proud of you Jenny. Keep swimming! 🌸💕
$54.12
Sue Rowsell
A very worthy cause Jenny. Good luck!
$52
Pauline Sinclair
Well done.
$33.15
Ben Pattison
Go Mum!
$22.58
Amerson & Mark
Well done Jenny!
$11.65
Anonymous
Well done Jenny I have done laps for life a few times over the years Keep it going !!
Your dedication to an much needed cause is admirable.