Lara Whykes

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.

Swimmer
This March, I will be taking part in Laps for Life for the second year, swimming 50km to raise money for youth mental health programs. This cause is incredibly close to my heart, and I’m passionate about doing everything I can to support young people who are struggling. We are in the middle of a mental health crisis, 1 in 4 adolescents are experiencing a mental health condition or illness. Despite this, many young people lack the awareness, resources, and support they need to get through difficult times. Every donation, no matter the size, can make a difference — helping to provide counselling, programs, and support for those who might not otherwise have access. Together, we can help young people feel heard, supported, and less alone during some of their toughest moments. If you can, please support me and help young people get the help they deserve. Every little bit counts. 💙

My Swim Progress

Completed

50.00km (2,000 laps)

My goal

50km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $1,028 to provided 256.9775 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$140

Rachel Whykes

Shoutout to Rachel Whykes – my biggest supporter so far with a $140 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

$140.14

Rachel Whykes

Swim swim swim my beautiful strong young daughter 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️❤️

$135.04

Torvi

Go Larzi

$85.48

Margaret and Tony

Go Lara!

$64.67

Zara Rollings

Go Larz xx

$64.67

Marilyn Hines

Go lovely girl

$56.24

Mikey

Awesome stuff Larz

$56.24

Caitlin Ellsmore

$54.99

Owen Hamilton

$52.92

Matched by 7-Eleven

$52.92

Lara Whykes

$52

Bec

Awesome Larz! You picked a huge distance but you're a machine, you'll kill it.

$32.43

Marley Rapana

$27.81

Simone LoSurdo

Really proud of you Lara…making a difference 💛 and real change for a great cause. Luv Monie xx

$27.81

Anonymous

Just keep swimming 🐠

$22.58

Paula and Rudi

$22.58

Paul

$22.58

kyle l-w

😛

$22.58

DANIEL SIMPSON

$22.58

Maddie Cross

I’m so proud of you Larz keep it up xx

$11.65

Alexandra Pulja

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