Kirsti Abbott

Why I swim

I’m swimming this March because I want to remind myself that suicide prevention requires sustained love and work. It’s showing up for someone without question. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming.

Swimmer

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

9.50km (190 laps)

My goal

15km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $680 to provided 169.8775 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$95

Bradley Payne

Shoutout to Bradley Payne – my biggest supporter so far with a $95 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

$94.86

Bradley Payne

$80.25

Lori

You go girl!

$56.24

Anita

Thanks for inspiring me to join you. Such an important cause. Go you!

$56.24

Naomi Doak

$56.24

Janette Skoufis

$56.24

Me

Putting in the laps and the cash!

$56.24

Rebecca Davey

Well done Kirsti!

$56.24

Lolly

On women’s day for one of the greatest women in my life - Love you Kooky 💙🇨🇽🐬

$52

Janelle Sommerville

💖

$33.15

Lee-Anne Mckinnon

A good cause!

$25

Andréa Jaggi

$22.58

Anonymous

$22.58

Gavin

Good luck Kirsti

$11.65

Allan Ernest

Best wishes, Allan

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