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. Mental health matters.
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
4.00km (40 laps)
My goal
2km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $216 to provided 54.0225 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$56
Wozza L
Shoutout to Wozza L – my biggest supporter so far with a $56 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
I did it!!
I had 10 laps to crush this morning, to complete my 2KM goal. Its pouring here in Corowa this morning, but swimming in the rain just makes it even sweeter. A reminder that even when the sun isn't shining you can still smash out goals and surprise yourself. Thanks for all your support and messages of encouragement. xx .....this may not be over just yet... Share
First day!
Woke up nervous! I'm so excited to get going with this challenge. 🏊♀️ Today's weather was cloudy and raining... perfect weather for swimming imo.🌧 The hardest part of getting going was figuring out how to get the "LAPS FOR LIFE" swimcap on 😆 Once I hit the water I started freaking out about mis-counting my laps, so I took myself on a little memory journey of my life to help keep track. Each lap represented me at that age. So... of my 2km goal i actually managed to smash out 1.5km just today!! That's way more than I expected.... I think I'll update my goal and just keep swimming and raising funds and awareness for the month. Share
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$56.24
Wozza L
$54.12
Neil
Go Kel
$50
Shaye
Proud of you Mumma xx Thankyou for your dedicationand care to helping those affected and who need it the most 🖤
$33.15
Kaylah
Proud of you !🩷
$22.58
Glenda Rentmeester
Great stuff Kel ❤️ Good luck 👍