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
14.50km (100 laps)
My goal
31km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $605 to provided 151.19 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$95
Sandy Kiehne
Shoutout to Sandy Kiehne – 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
Sandy Kiehne
$56.24
Janice Dowling
Swim hard
$56.24
Jill McKeon
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$56.24
Deb McKeon
Enjoy the laps
$56.24
Emma D
Great work Jill - proud of you! X
$54.12
Margie
$54.12
Dawn M
Good on you love. Great work.
$52
Sam Ramsay
$22.58
Melinda Jesudason
Good on you, Jill. Very worthy cause.
$22.58
Leighanne Joy
Great cause Jill, happy swimming and thanks for doing your bit ;)
$11.65
Melinda Warland
Way to go Jill
$11.65
Anonymous
Thank you for doing this, what a beautiful thing you're doing - this is such a worthy cause.
Dearest Jillo Proud of you for undertaking so many laps and potentially saving young lives.