JO-ANNE Shanks

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.

Swimmer

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

31.00km (0 lap)

My goal

31km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $412 to provided 103.005 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$106

Leah Cooper

Shoutout to Leah Cooper – 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

Thank you to my
supporters

$106.12

Leah Cooper

Inspirational Jo

$54.12

Linda Armstrong

Go you good thing Jo!

$54.12

Michelle Dartnell

You go girl. You are amazing

$54.12

Matched by The GPT Group

$33.15

Sue McBride

Nice work Jo ❤️

$30

Kym Andrew

I know you have definitely “GOT THIS IN THE BAG!!.” 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💖💖

$30

Sally Irwin

Thanks for what you’re doing Jo

$27.81

Sue

Go for it Jo

$22.58

Naomi McGilvray

Great work Jo!

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