Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. I have recently lost a friend to suicide and am doing this for her and everyone suffering from mental health issues. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming.
I'm swimming to save lives
After recently losing a friend to suicide I am wanting to raise awareness of the debilitating effects of mental health struggles.
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
6.00km (0 lap)
My goal
5km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $576 to provided 143.8825 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$200
Ali Southwell
Shoutout to Ali Southwell – my biggest supporter so far with a $200 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 Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$200
Ali Southwell
$94.86
Darcy & Patricia Abbey
Hope to help.
$56.24
Spots in Campbell
Keep going
$56.24
Nicola McMahon
$56.24
Annette Shegog
Xxx
$27.81
Anne J
An important cause. Thanks Mary for championing this.
$27.81
Denise
Go girl!
$22.58
Gail Treverrow
$22.10
Diane
Thank you Mary for putting in this effort on behalf of Jude and anyone else experiencing mental health challenges
$11.65
Jenny and Jag S & K
Good luck with your March submersions Mary and thank you for swimming on behalf of Judy. She would be honoured to know that you are immersing in the beauty that is water to help fund young people who may be struggling with their mental health. 💙