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.
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
2.50km (0 lap)
My goal
2km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $55 to provided 13.7 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$33
Sophia P
Shoutout to Sophia P – my biggest supporter so far with a $33 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 Updates
Looking back...
I didnt want to swim today, i decided to go with God and pray for courage... i remembered how i love jumping in the deep end, the feeling of freedom, water, cool n fresh on my skin. During my drive there i went back to my childhood bed, I was 14 I was sad. I was overwhelmed with feelings i couldnt articulate or understand and i tried to take my life for the first time. I dedicated todays' "laps for life" swim to the youth whom just dont have the right tools or help they most desperately need. I swam 20 laps today, 1km. Today, i had tools to help me, a kickboard, trng flippers, goggles, sunscreen, a pool and God. I had the "tools" i needed. If you are able, please make a small donation. Every cent can make a difference. March ends Laps 4 Life. In honour of Youth Suicide Prevention.2026 ✨️ 🌈✨️🩷🪷💜😇🙏 Share
Thank you to my
supporters
$33.15
Sophia P
$11.65
Anonymous
Courage!
$10
Karolyn Smith Karolyn Smith
Courage





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