Why I swim
This March, I’ll be swimming 40km for Laps for Life in honour of my beautiful Mum, Sandra, and my cousin Ellen, who we sadly lost to mental illness. They were both loved by so many people, and the memories and time I shared with them will always be cherished. This swim is a small way for me to honour the incredible people they were. Every lap will be for them, and for anyone who is struggling in silence right now. No one should have to face those battles alone. By supporting this fundraiser, you’re helping ensure more people can access vital mental health support and have a safe place to turn when life feels overwhelming. If you’re able to donate or share, I would be incredibly grateful. Thank you for helping me honour two very special people and for supporting a cause that means so much to me.
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
0.00km (0 laps)
My goal
40km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,725 to provided 681.305 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$258
Olive Ritchie
Shoutout to Olive Ritchie – my biggest supporter so far with a $258 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
$258.48
Olive Ritchie
$258.48
David Anthony
Go for it Lils.. very proud of you my beautiful daughter.
$211
Lindsay Tanner
$206.20
Glenys and Philip Anthony
Lily, what a lovely thing to do for your Mother Sange and Ellen
$200
Bella
$135.04
Remy Tanner
Love you Lil! So proud xxx
$106.12
Oliver Hannaford
$103.72
Lily Anthony
$103.72
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$94.86
Phoebe Finlay
Proud of you Lily xxx
$94.86
Sally Hurley
You are an inspirational young lady!
$64.67
Will B
$60
Milly Bolic
go lil proud of you❤️
$56.24
Olivia
$56.24
Jo Sibly
Big heart. Strong strokes. Important cause. You’ve got this Lily!
$56.24
Spencer McIntosh
Proud of you, Lily. You’ve got this!
$56.24
Linda Rickard
Thank-you Lily for making an impact and supporting mental health 🫶🏻
$56.24
April Downing
you are an inspiration 🩷🩷🩷
$50
Michael Anthony
Go well Lil
$40
Ashton Thompson-Hall
$33.15
Polly Robertson
Go lil! You’re the best and what an effort you’re making!!! All the best with the swim.
$33.15
Astrid Johnston
$33.15
Solomon
Good luck with your Goal!
$33.15
Oscar
$33.15
Mackenzie Bickley
$33.15
Jessie Pratt
Amazing work, they would be so proud of you🩷
$33.15
Olivia Dalton
$33.15
Amy J
You’ve got this Lily 🫶
$27.81
Marcus
Good luck!
$25
Andrew Crawford
$22.58
Harriet
$22.58
steph ingram
I’m so proud of u ❤️
$22.58
Keira Stevens
🫶🏊🏻♀️
$20
Abbey Conquer
You’re amazing Lily!🥹🫶🏻
$17.16
Chloe Norman
$17.16
Sammy Johnston
Love you always Lily
$16.80
Megan B
We love you so much Lily!! From the Ritchie's🩷🏊♀️⭐️🏆🙌