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.
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
11.85km (474 laps)
My goal
50km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $156 to provided 38.9425 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$56
Cheryl Berquist
Shoutout to Cheryl Berquist – my biggest supporter so far with a $56 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
$56.24
Cheryl Berquist
$36
Melanie MacDonald
$36
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$20.53
Facebook Donation
$7
Anonymous
Done!
Thanks for this Melanie, Good friend's daughter took her life when we were in NZ. We knew her as a happy child, so shocked that she had become so depressed. She had some support in NZ, as her parents could afford to pay.