Karen Birkemoe

Why I swim

Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia - we can change this! 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

63.70km (0 lap)

My goal

60km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $532 to provided 133.0425 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$106

Luc Gondard

Shoutout to Luc Gondard – 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

Luc Gondard

Sorry it took me so long to get around accessing the link. I am so proud of you. A shining star!

$106.12

Maryanne Shatzle

In loving memory of my dear, dear friend Diane

$100

Coralie D’Souza

If only eveyone on earth was as pure goodness as you.

$64.67

Kay Bayly

go Karen

$56.02

Jenn Foo

Good luck Karen! Am cheering you on from here.xx

$38.33

Karen Birkemoe

$38.33

Matched by 7-Eleven

$22.58

Ambha

Keep up the awesome work!

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