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
4.10km (164 laps)
My goal
2km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,457 to provided 364.125 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$200
The Lonnie Leopards 🐆🏀 Crew
Shoutout to The Lonnie Leopards 🐆🏀 Crew – my biggest supporter so far with a $200 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 Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$200.45
The Lonnie Leopards 🐆🏀 Crew
$106.12
Dayn Collier
Onya mate
$106.12
Yvette Hurley
Such an important cause. Lachie, I’m so impressed with your dedication to swim this distance to help those in need. You’re a champ!
$106.12
Meagn Shields
Super proud of you legend!
$100
Mr McRae
Congratulations Lachie! I am so proud of you and your effort and persistence to support mental health in young people. You are showing tremendous leadership and care for others. Well done! Mr McRae
$74
Teresa Hanlon
What a champ you are. Leading by example and showing us all it’s never too late to step up. Go get em Lachie 💪
$56.24
Jayne Paulka
Great work Lachie!!
$56.24
Jackie Gorman
Go Lachie !!
$56.24
Helen Morcombe
That’s a great cause you’re swimming for Lachie. Good luck on the day.
$56.24
The Wilmots
Go Lachie!
$56.24
Tariq, Marcel, and Aydin
Go Lachie! You’re a superstar!
$54.12
Peter Paulka
Here's $50 little man
$54.12
Sim Wellard
Good work lachie!
$54.12
Josh, Ellie and Noah
Well done Lachie
$52
Jackie, Rosco, Henry, Sadie and Hazel Morris
Awesome effort Lachie! I’m so impressed with the amount of laps you can swim already- champion! Your perseverance , grit, determination, energy and kindness shine through.
$50
Matt & Zoe Drew
$50
Matched by The GPT Group
$35
Mrs T
Great work Lachie! Such an important cause. Keep it up!
$27.81
Jordi
Well done Lachie!! 🩷🩷🩷
$22.58
Anna Paulka
Keep up the good work xx
$22.58
Letty Clegg
Go Lachie! I bet you can swim laps around them all! Xx
$22.58
Juno
Way to go Lachie!!!
$22.58
Nicki Reefman
Well done Lachy, this is such an amazing achievement!
$10
Ava Hayes (prep)
A great effort for a great cause! Keep swimming Lachie!
$5
Xavier Paulka
Awesome work Lachie & Matt! Fantastic job raising funds for a great initiative! Thanks also for being a legend basketball coach Matt! Another great season! From The Lonnie Leopards 🐆🏀 Crew