Why I swim
I’m swimming 20kms during the month of March because I want young people to live lives they’re excited to wake up to. Youth suicide prevention isn’t just a cause, it’s about preserving or instilling hope, resilience and confidence in our young. If swimming 400 laps can help even one young person feel seen, supported or more hopeful, then it is worth it. Please support me and be part of it. Any contribution large or small will help make a difference.
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
41.00km (890 laps)
My goal
50km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $3,182 to provided 795.5675 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$570
Bruce Neill
Shoutout to Bruce Neill – my biggest supporter so far with a $570 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
$569.70
Bruce Neill
$263.75
Cameron Lynch
Great cause mate well done
$258.48
CHRISTOPHER NAGLE
$245
Andrew Fluitsma
Go well Josh
$158.25
Scott Durand
Good luck Josh... what a fantastic cause and effort!
$135.04
David Yip
Really great cause Josh! You've inspired me to join you and do it this year too :-)
$106.12
Joshua Nester
$106.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$106.12
Mike Hudson
Pretty sure you're just trying to get paid to swim to Tassie - but in all seriousness, huge effort!!
$106.12
Chris Fulton
Great work Josh!
$106.12
Avant group
Go Josh!!!
$106.12
Bill Fisher
Love this effort
$106.12
Michael Ilczynski
$106.12
James Hawkins
Well done Josh!
$100
Facebook Donation
$94.86
Rory Henson
Great cause 🙌🏽
$64.67
Bill Fisher
Appreciate this effort, Josh!
$56.24
Mai Le
It’s a brave thing that you’re doing and you have my full admiration and support XO
$56.24
Jennie Volek
Awesome cause Josh - big congrats on taking up the challenge.
$56.24
Jun Wei
All the best!
$56.24
Ariel Hersh
Well done Josh!
$56.24
Linh
A beautiful gesture and solid effort Josh. Good luck!
$54.12
Justin Lysyer
$54.12
Mellisa Foong
What a great cause! Proud of you
$54.12
damien farrell
Good on you Josh!!
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