Matthew Ritchie

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

9.75km (390 laps)

My goal

20km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $1,156 to provided 289.12 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$500

Colleen

Shoutout to Colleen – my biggest supporter so far with a $500 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

$500

Colleen

$250

TBN Construct

We're proud of you mate! From your TBN Crew

$106.12

Anonymous

Well done Matt!

$56.24

Anonymous

$54.12

J & R Quinn

Good on you Matt. You can do it.

$50

LLU Association

$50

Sophie Danyi

Get it boss! 100% support you

$50

Karen Tosatto

Great cause.thank you and all the best

$20

Anonymous

Keep it going!!

$20

Anonymous

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