John Smrk

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

16.50km (330 laps)

My goal

31km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $2,158 to provided 539.465 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$528

neville smith

Shoutout to neville smith – my biggest supporter so far with a $528 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

$527.50

neville smith

$245

John Smrk

$245

Matched by Gonski Foundation

$211

Anonymous

$211

PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners

Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.

$200

Rosalind Plant

$200

Stephanie Orr

$106.12

Bob and Ruth Slater

Good swimming John!

$106.12

John Alvey

$106.12

Margaret Parker

Good luck with the swim. A great cause.

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