Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. My contribution feels extremely humble, but important nonetheless! 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
10.25km (70 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $506 to provided 126.5475 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$150
Belinda Ahearn
Shoutout to Belinda Ahearn – my biggest supporter so far with a $150 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
$150
Belinda Ahearn
$106.12
Angela Davis
$56.24
Kate Ahearn
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$43.60
Isabel Conway
$43.60
Alison Ahearn
Good on you, Katie. I’m proud of you! xx
$27.81
Fop Vanderhor
Well done
$22.58
Sam Rosenfeld
I'm so proud of you Katie, you've been through so much and shown such strength, and now you're giving back xxx
Enjoy the swimming