Why I swim
Over the past few months I've been thinking about mixing up my exercise routine by trying out swimming. I have a love for the water but have never learnt to swim nor have been a strong swimmer. Participating in Laps for Life gives me extra motivation to swim while helping to raise awareness for mental health and youth suicide. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming. There is a first for everything and i'm ready for the challenge!
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
13.70km (0 lap)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,670 to provided 417.49 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$211
John Reid Real Estate
Shoutout to John Reid Real Estate – my biggest supporter so far with a $211 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
First offical swim of the challenge
I've been unwell with a virus the last 3 days so took things pretty slow today and made it through the session. 1.2 k's down! ShareMy Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$211
John Reid Real Estate
$135.04
TOOTHPASTE FAMILY DENTISTRY
$106.12
Nest Landscape Design
Great cause Leigh! Just keep swimming!
$106.12
Dee Mitchell
Good luck Leigh - go for it.👌👌 Great cause👏👏
$106.12
Chris Baumann
Keep it love ❤️ Awesome
$106.12
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Kathy & Mark Baumann
Great cause - well done Leigh
$54.12
G
$54.12
Naomi
Go Leigh, such a great cause!!!! 👏
$54.12
Marilyn Byford
Go my beautiful daughter. You are so special.
$50
Em
Go girl x
$42.64
Regi
Go Leigh!!!
$33.15
Rosanna Celesto
Well done Leigh! x
$33.15
Kristy
$33.15
Matched by The GPT Group
$33.15
Becky & Ben K x
Incredible.. go Leigh..!! X
$33.15
Suz Harris
Go get em Leigh. It’s for a great cause x
$33.15
Marisa Hopf
Awesome! swim your little heart out Leigh 🙌
$30
Samantha Spence
Well done Leigh!!
$30
Hayles King
Go Leigh. Love this cause x
$27.81
Tara Walsh
Great cause !
$27.81
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$27.81
Solutions physio
Great job x
$27.81
Renee Henville
good luck !
$22.58
Katie Reid
Get it Leigh 👊🏽
$22.58
Cheryl
Go Leigh! Bondi to Bronte in next!
$22.58
Leigh Baumann
$22.58
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$22.58
Jana Hurrell
Just keep swimming swimming swimming la la lala
$22.58
Leigh Baumann
$22.58
Matched by The GPT Group
$20
Lisa K
Go Leigh!
$20
Kit
Go girl you rock!
$20
Claire & Alby
go you good thing! X
Get it Leigh