Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide- all of them precious to God. 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
40.00km (80 laps)
My goal
40km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $800 to provided 199.875 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Jackie and Stu
Shoutout to Jackie and Stu – 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
My Updates
Thank you- goal achieved!
Today I finished the Laps for Life Challenge. Along the way, I decided to double my swim goal—and my donation goal too. There were days I wasn’t so sure I would make the swim goal but thanks to your support and encouragement, I got there! ReachOut helps young people going through tough times with their mental health, and also supports the adults who are there for them. Thank you for being part of this with me 💙 ShareSarah’s birthday and jono’s macquarie zone swimming carnival
Yesterday Sarah turned 20 and today I am watching Jono in the swimming carnival. Such a privilege to see my ‘no longer teen’ as a mature young lady and watch Jono swim. I never take their mental, emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing for granted. Praying regularly for God’s protection and for those choices - whether good or not so good- that God would use it for his glory and to teach them greater perseverance, knowing that they are loved by a good, merciful and powerful Father God. Share
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Jackie and Stu
$106.12
Katrina and James Vanderwal
It’s so great what you’re doing <3
$106.12
Natalie and Geoff Walker
Go Laura!
$56.24
Laura Tan
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Kaye
Good on you Laura. Good luck with your fundraising. Xx
$54.12
Len Tan
$32.43
Anonymous
200km sounds like heaps!! If anyone can do it, I think you can do it Laura!!
$27.81
Chris
Awesome effort. Anything to support mental health. Xx
$22.58
Lana
Such a beautiful soul doing this
$22.58
Emma O
Great work Laura!
$22.58
Svetlana Ilich
🩷
$22.58
Robyn Chivers
$22.58
Wendy
Well done Laura!
$22.58
Lisa Caukill
$22.58
Paula
Good for you Laura, keep being the beautiful humane human you are xx
$20
Belinda
$20
Dad & Bev Davies
Go Laws! What a great thing to do, and a great cause!