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
2.00km (10 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $915 to provided 228.745 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Sharmayne Bennett
Shoutout to Sharmayne Bennett – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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
$106.12
Sharmayne Bennett
$106.12
Amber Paulsen
$106.12
Roger Knapman
Happy to help Kristy
$56.24
The Wong’s
💙
$56.24
Rebecca Kuhnert
<3
$56.24
Gemma Walker
$56.24
Alana
🫶🏽
$56.24
Maddy B
Awesome work Kristy for such an important cause. With you every lap! 🩵
$54.12
Leigh Alley
<3
$54.12
Regina Underwood
You’ve got this my friend!!! 🙌🏼👏🏼🖤
$50
Graham P
All the best!
$38.33
Katy O
So proud of you Kristy!! Thank you for doing this for such an amazing cause- you are an inspiration!!
$27.81
Sarah Manuel
You go girl! You got this.. love Sarah
$22.58
Krystal
You can do it 😁
$22.58
Laura Pusey
You are amazing and loved.
$22.58
Morgan
You got this girl, u strong Kristy, u always have been. Take one stroke at a time. I believe in you Kristy
$11.65
Sarah Chlonta
Sending you all my love and support!
$11.65
Kat W
Standing with you Kristy 🩵 xx
Grief is love with nowhere to go - Jamie Anderson. I'd say learning to redirect that love is doing more than "sit around feeling sorry for yourself". Love you Krispy xox