Why I swim
My daughter Lily ended her life back in Oct 2021 - she had just turned 25. I don't understand why, I guess no one does....maybe them. If swimming laps can raise some funds for ReachOut and the the work they do can help someone through a difficult moment, even just once, then that's worth it. I'll get fit in the process too.
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
10.30km (206 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $6,354 to provided 1588.52 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$1,040
Saunders Havill
Shoutout to Saunders Havill – my biggest supporter so far with a $1,040 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
$1.04k
Saunders Havill
$527.50
Anonymous
$527.50
Anonymous
Love ya mate.
$258.48
Mark Bayley
$250
Mel and Mia
Good on you Mark 🩷 we miss Lil so much. Young people and all those suffering from mental health need our support. Hope this makes a little difference in someone’s life 🩵 love Meli and Mia x
$245
Matched by 7-Eleven
$245
Anonymous
Peace and hugs. You’re an amazing human.
$135.04
Miranda & Alan
ReachOut is doing important and difficult work. Thanks for supporting them Mark, and I hope the laps bring you some peace xxx
$135.04
Megan Megan
Thinking of you Mark
$135.04
Anonymous
$106.12
Em
Good on you Mark
$106.12
Alicia
$106.12
Yearlings
You’re a champion, Bayles. And we love you x
$106.12
Malcolm Scott
$106.12
Anonymous
You should be doing the laps in your pool
$106.12
Dom
$103.72
Damian McCann
Nice one Mark, a terrific way to remember Lily x
$103.72
Ella and Simon
Mark, our hearts are with you and Lil, Sara and Poppy. Love you all. Ella and Simon
$100
Mum and Dad
$94.86
Alexandra Pitt
Sending love and hope for healing your way. May there be a light shone for others through this act you are doing. The power of your act resonates and touches people.
$94.86
Carla Wegscheidl
Wow 10km is a long way to swim Mark! What a great cause. The hours of sogginess will be so worth it to help young people who are struggling.
$94.86
Alex Cook
Go Mark go!!! Miss that gorgeous girl xxxx
$89
Liz
The plunge pool is wonderful but I hope you have somewhere else to practise x
$89
Ayesha Moss
Go Mark! xo
$56.24
Caroline B
Good on you Markus!
$56.24
Elise Derwin
Go Mark!
$56.24
Tajette
Xxx
$56.24
Tim
Love ya Bayles 🙏🏼♥️
$56.24
mike ronan
Mark i wish you all the very best and if this event can prevent one other from making a wrong decision it will be so well worth it.
$56.24
Bonnie
$56.24
M Dodds
$56.24
Kim Birkett
I cannot imagine what your family has been through. Enjoy the swimming!
$56.24
Anonymous
Legend
$54.99
Chris Brock
❤️
$54.12
Neil Fortune
$54.12
Gen Payne
Love you mark; mighty effort and cause.
$54.12
Mark, Sharon & Kait Pratten
In loving memory of dear Lily
$54.12
Natacha Carrara
x
$54.12
Grace
$52.92
Ashley Bell
$52
Hannah Reid
$52
Emily
Well done Mark, that’s an amazing effort, and a great cause. Thinking of you
$52
HollyG
Great idea, go Mark
$52
Pixie xxx
For Lil, Love Jess 🌻🩷
$50
Michelle O'Sullivan
🩷
$43.60
Riina
💛💪🏼
$33.15
Tony Weber
A very worthy cause Mark, good luck!
$30
Anonymous
$30
Kyan
$22.58
Mellissa Torrisi
$22.58
Beth
To her… May her light guide you to the 10k
$22.58
Matthew Griffiths
Best wishes Mark
$22.58
Jessica Spencer
$22.58
Matched by 7-Eleven
$22.10
Anonymous
I stumbled on to your instagram post, it is incredibly touching. I am sorry for your losses. You are cool to the extreme for doing this, take care of yourself!
$17.16
Banjo
Might need a new mullet to swim quicker
$17.16
Anonymous
Awesome stuff mark!!
Thanks for sharing your story Mark - You are such an admirable person and our whole group is delighted to be able to support you and this important casue.