Mathew Bowden

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

21.00km (760 laps)

My goal

15km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $629 to provided 157.3375 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$135

Anonymous

Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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

$135.04

Anonymous

Great job mate proud of you

$94.86

Lisa

Well done superstar xx

$94.86

Mathew Bowden

$56.24

Bernard and Leanne Davis

Great cause. Swim hard xx

$56.24

Anonymous

Great job Matty B

$56.24

Alison B

Job well done Mathew proud of you xx

$33.15

Kathy

$27.81

Vanessa Henrys

$27.81

El

Love you baby cakes

$25

kodi

big papa go for big swim 🏊🤿🌊

$22.10

Jess Adams

Proud of you matty boy xx

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