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
33.00km (0 lap)
My goal
33km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,037 to provided 509.32 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Stuart Thomson
Shoutout to Stuart Thomson – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Stuart Thomson
$106.12
Ancret Shipton
$106.12
Sue Thomson
Having felt this heartbreak, thanks for all you’re doing.
$100
Nic Fitzpatrick
Awesome achievement Karen.
$100
Heather Brown
For Jamie
$94.86
Sonia
Getting fit and helping others at the same time
$65.72
Kathy
Best wishes Karen, I’m sure you’ll achieve your goal. Fantastic effort for our youth.
$64.67
Janine Marshall
$56.24
Chritine Hogan
$56.24
Bryan Sharp
Good luck Karen, a wonderful cause.
$56.24
Nichola Stevens
Amazing effort and great cause! Well done you!!
$56.24
Meg Platte
Onya Karen 💪🏽 You are amazing 😘
$56.24
Natasha Cawood
Proud of you my wonderful friend xx
$56.24
Kylie Van Es
What a wonderful cause, well done Karen xo
$56.24
Fiona Atkinson
Well done
$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!!
$54.99
Jess Thompson
$54.99
Pauline Preston
$54.12
Craig & Ronnie WITHERS
$54.12
Michelle Trott
Love ya work, keep lapping it up ❤️🏊♀️
$54.12
Karen Buceto
Great cause, good on ya Kaz, so proud of you xx
$54.12
CAROLYN ANNE THOMPSON
$52
Anonymous
Such an important issue Karen. We knew a young man from a good family who took his life at 18. A terrific effort!
$50
Peter Bartlett
Hi Karen - Fantastic effort - and merry xmas
$33.15
Megan Waddell
Fantastic job you have done with this fundraiser. Really proud of your dedication swimmer Karen.
$33.15
Jess
You are doing amazing! For such an amazing cause!
$27.81
Anne Van Vliet
$27.81
Kerry
Go for it Karen
$27.81
Deb Allen
$22.58
Anthony
$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
Kaye
$21.42
Anonymous
$20
Gwenda Oldmeadow
$15
Ashley Paterson
You're a machine! 💪🏼 Well done!
Good on ya!