Mark Henderson

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

11.06km (248 laps)

My goal

20km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $673 to provided 168.145 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$253

nate edwards

Shoutout to nate edwards – my biggest supporter so far with a $253 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

$252.60

nate edwards

Bro. You have been through so much with your health and the floods. Its so honourable that you are giving this a go. Strugling with mental health issues myself for most of my adult life I hope this small donation can help those in need and give you a boost. You are a legend mate. You got this!

$211

Anonymous

$94.86

Anonymous

I really appreciate you raising money like this. I just lost my partner to suicide a week ago and i just really am proud of you for doing what you are! Best of luck Hendo 💚 Dave from deliverance

$60

Kev & Noni Greenwood

A great cause mate … Go well and good luck !!

$54.12

Biljana Petkovikj

I love what you are doing 🙏

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