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
1.30km (0 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,397 to provided 349.135 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$317
Gwinganna Retreat & Spa
Shoutout to Gwinganna Retreat & Spa – my biggest supporter so far with a $317 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
$316.50
Gwinganna Retreat & Spa
$245
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$100
Jess S
Good luck Kirst!
$94.86
Matt Dubois
I’m proud of you and the example you present and maintain. This is a great cause
$94.86
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Sally Buratowski
$56.24
Katie Bristow
$56.24
Kelly Wilkie
I swam out to the reef at Alldinga beach and back, good luck on the 10km Kirsten. Good luck and bless any youth saved from suicide.
$54.99
Kirsten Mitchell
$54.99
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$33.15
Alicia Gilmore
$33.15
Eve
$30
Isabella Sill
Go you lovely! This is a much needed and important cause you’re supporting. 💖
$30
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$25
Hanna Hoswell
Thank you for looking out for our young people 🩵
$25
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$22.58
Sharelle
Go Kirsten! This is supporting a great initiative.
$22.58
Paul Miller
You are amazing
$22.58
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$22.58
Lana Hartwig
Thank you for helping such a great cause.