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
4.60km (0 lap)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $56 to provided 14.06 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$56
Leon Shirayama
Shoutout to Leon Shirayama – 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
My Updates
The beginning
I also suffer from mental health issues and have affected me for a few years now. It’s not easy… I’m grateful to be able to participate to support the young ones by giving them an opportunity to deal with their difficulties with some help. Easy start with 1.5km swim since I haven’t swum in a while. ShareThank you to my
supporters
$56.24
Leon Shirayama
