Why I swim
Kids are committing suicide. It is the leading cause of death in Australia youth currently. Kids need easy access to trained people to get the help & support they need. I wish fundraising of this type wasn't needed. I wish our kids had the support they needed. I wish suicide wasn't even considered. But while this is happening I'll commit to try & raise funds for this great cause. Any support, monetary or otherwise, is appreciated. Raising awareness helps too. Thanks for reading.
Youth Suicide
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia. This is heartbreaking.
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
21.00km (0 lap)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $585 to provided 146.2725 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$56
Mary & Neil McDonald
Shoutout to Mary & Neil McDonald – 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
Thank you to my
supporters
$56.24
Mary & Neil McDonald
$55.61
Jenny Cook
$54.12
Michael
Love your determination!
$54.12
Margaret Bagshaw
Love your superb efforts Kym.🏊♂️🏊♂️🏊♂️
$54.12
Roberta Bagshaw
Well done Kym! This is such a very worthwhile cause.
$50
Sally Shaw
$50
Luda U
Such a worthy cause. Great work Kym!!
$50
Matched by The GPT Group
$43.60
Kym Hentschel
$43.60
Matched by 7-Eleven
$33.15
Susan
$20.53
Facebook Donation
$20
Myra and Robert
Go, go Kym great cause