Why I swim
I am swimming because I have seen friends lose a child to suicide. The pain they are in is unimaginable, and I can’t do anything to stop that, but perhaps with the money I raise it can go to saving a young person, therefore saving someone else from going through such hurt.
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
37.00km (22 laps)
My goal
25km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $609 to provided 152.1875 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$95
Sonia Barratt
Shoutout to Sonia Barratt – 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
Sonia
$65.72
Kathy
Best wishes Karen, I’m sure you’ll achieve your goal. Fantastic effort for our youth.
$56.24
Bryan Sharp
Good luck Karen, a wonderful cause.
$56.24
Kylie Van Es
What a wonderful cause, well done Karen xo
$56.24
Jenny Allen
You are amazing ♥️ Take a dive in honour of Jack
$56.24
Peter Donelly
$56.24
Clare Crichton
You are amazing!!
$50
Peter Bartlett
Hi Karen - Fantastic effort - and merry xmas
$27.81
Deb Allen
$22.58
Anthony
$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
Kaye
$21.42
Anonymous
Getting fit and helping others at the same time