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
0.00km (0 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,039 to provided 509.7175 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$528
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $528 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
$527.50
Anonymous
$258.48
Mark Bayley
$245
Matched by 7-Eleven
$135.04
Anonymous
$106.12
Em
Good on you Mark
$106.12
Malcolm Scott
$106.12
Dom
$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
$56.24
Bonnie
$54.99
Chris Brock
❤️
$54.12
Neil Fortune
$54.12
Natacha Carrara
x
$52
HollyG
Great idea, go Mark
$52
Pixie xxx
For Lil, Love Jess 🌻🩷
$30
Anonymous
$17.16
Anonymous
Awesome stuff mark!!
Love ya mate.