Maria Longhurst

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.

Swimmer

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

22.30km (446 laps)

My goal

30km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $1,309 to provided 327.2875 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$317

mu hair pty ltd

Shoutout to mu hair pty ltd – my biggest supporter so far with a $317 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

$316.50

mu hair pty ltd

$135.04

Anne Xanthis

I support mental health issues as it needs more recognition to find cures for people who suffer day-to-day.

$135.04

Rick

$106.12

Carolyn Rheinberger

Remembering beautiful Thomas.

$106.12

Kimberley McGillion

$64.67

Katerina, Michael & Eva CHARLEY

This is so amazing you are doing this.. love and light xx

$56.24

Maria Longhurst

$56.24

Matched by Gonski Foundation

$54.12

Ernest Coleman

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Todd Price

All the best with your swim. Todd, Hayley, Lexie & Kenz

$54.12

PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners

Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.

$54.12

Denise Hogan

A terrific cause

$40

Jennifer Deas

With love

$22.58

Wayne Douch

Arrow icon
Arrow icon