Why I swim
I come from a family with a strong genetic component of mental health issues, where perhaps the older generation did not choose the most appropriate ways of managing it. I am hoping that by raising funds for the youth of today, they can grow up with the best support out there they can get for their mental health, and know that there is always help available. thanks for reading
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
5.30km (0 lap)
My goal
5km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,076 to provided 268.8775 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Jeff Kasparian
Shoutout to Jeff Kasparian – 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
5300m done....extra 300m for good measure...
That's a wrap, finished my kms for the month. Thank you all SO much for donating and your support. It has blown me away, the support I have received. Share2100m down 2900m to go!
Another swim done on 10th March....miscounted my laps so did an extra 100m haha. ShareThank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Jeff Kasparian
$92.72
Peter Wolters
Great work & support for this cause.
$56.24
Kaija Melkis
Go Malus!! Great cause :)
$56.24
Bargain Carpets
Good work Mara!
$56.24
Suzanne Miller
You should have Hoki swim with you :)
$54.12
Luciana Benzi
$54.12
Brigita Nalder
Well done, Mara
$54.12
Katrina Dee
Great cause - well done Mara
$54.12
Zinta Kreismanis
Go Malus. It’s a great cause. Proud of you.
$52
Mara Kreismanis
$52
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$50
Cath Fisher
Such a great cause. Thanks Mara, for your effort to help fight youth suicide
$50
Julie Culbert
Great job Mara
$33.15
Kaija Melkis
$33.15
Michael Tompich
Go for it!
$30
Alison
Well done Mara, keep on doing those laps
$29.90
Sarah
Damn girl! Well done x
$27.81
Sarah
This is dear to my heart. Good on you x
$22.58
Maria Martens
Well done for such great work for a worthy course
$22.58
Sue Henry
Nice one Mara xx
$20
Anonymous
$20
Kiran Sandhu
Love your work my friend 👌
$11.65
Sarah Burton
All the best for your fundraising! Great cause! 😊
$11.65
Sandro Colantoni
A great cause Mara.
$10
Anonymous
$5
Anonymous
$5
Anonymous
$5
Anonymous
You are so committed to worthy causes Mara. Well done!